Marine 9th Brigade Conducts Memorial Visit and Environmental Cleanup Activities at ChungHon Cemetery

Over 130 Brigade Soldiers Conduct Memorial Tower Visit and Surrounding Cleanup and Maintenance Activities

Marines of the 9th Marine Brigade paying respects at the Memorial Tower. Photo by 9th Marine Brigade

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The 9th Marine Brigade stationed in Jeju is visiting the memorial cemeteries and conducting environmental cleanup activities across the province from September 21 to 29, ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

About 130 soldiers from the 9th Brigade visited 11 memorial cemeteries in Jeju and Seogwipo areas, reflecting on the noble spirit of their predecessors who sacrificed for the country and reaffirming their determination to protect the homeland. They carefully cleaned the tombstones, removed weeds, and tidied the surrounding environment with the hope that their predecessors may rest in peace.

The soldiers participating in the event said, “It was a meaningful opportunity to once again remember the patriotism of our predecessors who fought bravely, risking their lives to protect the country.” They added, “We will continue memorial and maintenance activities so that their noble sacrifices will be remembered forever.”

Meanwhile, as the Jeju Regional Military Command, the Marine Corps 9th Brigade held a naming ceremony on June 25 for 2,114 war casualties from Jeju Island to honor the spirits of the fallen heroes.

In October, which includes Armed Forces Day, the 9th Brigade soldiers plan to continue their veterans’ support activities such as presenting nameplates to national merit recipients and awarding medals to Korean War veterans.

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