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Council Member Robert Holden's remarks on the Korean War
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Council Member Robert Holden reflects on the Korean War, highlighting its intensity and personal family connections.
- Holden shares his memories of the Korean War, referring to it as a "police action" in the past.
- He recalls his father-in-law's service in both World War II and the Korean War, emphasizing the harsh conditions and severe fighting experienced.
- Holden pays tribute to the veterans of the Korean War, underscoring the war's brutal nature and significant impact on those who served.
- He introduces Council Member Ariola, who will continue the discussion with questions and comments.
Robert Holden
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Thank you, council member.
0:43:16
And I, you know, the Korean war, I and I remember, you know, because I was I was alive during the Korean war.
0:43:24
I remember being called police action.
0:43:26
Does anybody else remember that?
0:43:28
I mean, they they don't call it that anymore police action.
0:43:31
Believe that.
0:43:31
You know?
0:43:32
That's It's very odd that they just don't want us to call it a war, but it actually was real combat.
0:43:38
Herbert, my father-in-law served both in World War 2 and Korea.
0:43:43
It was 20 years in the army.
0:43:46
Horrific fighting and the it was really he was in Normandy, but he said the Korean war was was vicious because of the weather.
0:43:55
And so he served at Inchon and served it during the retreat.
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He was in artillery, but he would tell stories.
0:44:02
He could actually talk about how horrific it was.
0:44:06
The Korean War.
0:44:07
But I'd like to introduce council member Ariola who has a few questions and comments.