Korean War Vets Say War is Likely

Mike Hedeen
R News
Friday, May 29, 2009

It was business as usual at the May meeting of the Monroe County chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association. But for some, their minds were on the current situation in North Korea.

The communist country has conducted missile tests earlier in the week, including a nuclear test, and is now threatening action against the United States and South Korea. The threats don’t surprise these veterans as they feel the job wasn’t completed when they fought there more than a half century ago.

It’s been nearly 56 years since the Korean War ended. Those who saw combat say the North has not changed its attitude at all. They believe North Korean president Kim Jong Il wants to make a point, and that has them concerned.

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“My oldest grandson is with the 82nd Airborne right now getting ready to go back to Iraq for his second tour. I just as soon not see him wind up in Korea,” said Gordon Pike, president of the local Korean War vets chapter.

Those attending the meeting on Thursday night say Pike’s grandson and others may end up there. They’re convinced some sort of military action is on the horizon, it’s just a matter of when.

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“I think there’s going to be shots fired before they realize wait a minute, this is the end of the line,” explained Frank Nicolazzo. “I think there will have to be a conflict before they may realize enough is enough.”

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