Jun 6th is Memorial Day, when we honor the patriotism of people who laid down their lives to protect the homeland.
Every year on Memorial Day, I pay a visit to Seoul National Cemetery with my family. My grandfather's ancestral tablet and my grandmother's ashes have been laid to rest there. My grandfather was killed in action in 1950 during the Korean War. Even now, over 70 years later, his remains have not been found. My grandmother was widowed by the war, and my mom remembers her father's face only through pictures.
In 2000, our Ministry of Defense launched a project to excavate the remains of soldiers killed in action. Around 13,000 remains have been recovered to date. Still, the remains of too many national defense heroes are exposed to the elements. I sincerely hope that all those lost heroes, not just my grandfather, will soon be returned to the country they helped to protect.
homage - an expression of great respect and honor
- Most parents are willing to lay down their lives for their kids. / We are able to live comfortably now because many people laid down their lives.
- My grandmother was laid to rest next to my grandfather, / He was laid to rest in his hometown.
- We need more time before we launch the project. / The company launched a project to reduce waste.
1: Today is memorial day.
2: Yes, that's right.
1: I want to really teach my kids the significance of memorial day.
2: I feel that way too.
1: It's day when we pay homage to those who sacrificed themselves for our country.
2: It will be good for kids to be aware of the true meaning of this day.