The remains of 55 presumed United States soldiers from the Korean War were returned to the United States, with American flags draped over the coffins, on Wednesday night.
Vice President Mike Pence was on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to honor those who gave up their lives to protect America. (RELATED: Mike Pence Honors The Soldiers Returning From North Korea, Gives Touching Remarks About His Father)
The soldiers were first flown from North Korea to Osan Air Base at Pyeongtaek, South Korea. At that point, the remains were draped with the United Nations flags.
The first group of flag-draped transfer cases bearing what are believed to be American MIA remains from North Korea, is carried into the hangar at @JointBasePHH as the @VP and families of Korean War veterans look on. pic.twitter.com/QrjNfZjtT9
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 1, 2018
Watching the ceremony for the remains of our Korean War vets is what the heart of our nation is about. God Bless these soldiers, their families, and the men who fought alongside them. pic.twitter.com/bvBMQ8bxPE
— RJ OConnor (@FNCRJO) August 1, 2018
So happy to see those US flags on the remains of our US Korean War soldiers.
Touching words from VP Pence. “Today we prove these heroes were never forgotten. Today our boys are coming home.” pic.twitter.com/Gtx6xXUGLH
— Տᗩᑎᗪᖇᗩ (@SandraTXAS) August 1, 2018
The reason for this is because the Korean War was a war between the United Nations and North Korea and its allies. America was acting as the principal military force. (RELATED: Why Are The American Remains Returning From The Korean War Draped In United Nations Flag?)
The president tweeted about the return of remains on Friday, saying it will be a “great moment” for families of the fallen and thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un last week.