Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun: "The Greatest Tribute to Veterans is Creating an Environment Where National Meritorious Persons and Their Families Live with Respect and Dignity in Society"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon Special City Mayor Lee Jae-jun stated, "The greatest tribute to veterans is creating an environment where national meritorious persons and their families live with respect and dignity in society."

At the '71st Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony' held at Suwon Memorial Tower on the 6th, Mayor Lee delivered a memorial address, saying, "The dedication of our national heroes has become the root of the freedom and prosperity we enjoy today," and added, "On this land protected by our national heroes, we will build the future of 'Suwon where everyone is happy.'"

The commemoration ceremony was attended by Mayor Lee, Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon, local members of parliament, Suwon City Council Chairman Lee Jae-sik, families of national meritorious persons, and residents, who expressed respect and gratitude to the patriots who died for the nation and the national heroes who protected the country and its people.

The ceremony began with a moment of silent tribute and continued with the presentation of flowers and incense, memorial addresses, poetry recitation, commemorative performances, and a visit to the memorial hall.

Meanwhile, the city provided transportation buses to national meritorious persons and bereaved families residing in Suwon to visit the Seoul and Daejeon National Cemeteries on Memorial Day.