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Bush visit highlights sacrificesBy Associated Press© St. Petersburg Times published July 26, 2003 WASHINGTON - President Bush made a five-minute visit to the Korean War Veterans Memorial on Friday, pausing at a low black granite wall engraved with the words "Freedom is not free" that memorializes veterans of the war. "This weekend we honor those who served in the cause of freedom in the Korean War," Bush said. Bush, accompanied by a National Park Service ranger, walked along a 164-foot black granite wall that has 2,500 images of the faces of U.S. troops. He paused again at a black granite pool and a third time at a pole flying a U.S. flag and black-and-white POW/MIA flag. On Sunday, the U.S. Postal Service will issue a new commemorative postage stamp honoring the memorial. It will be unveiled at ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. Bush said the memorial is a reminder of sacrifices being made today in the name of freedom. The Bush administration, Japan, South Korea and China are using diplomacy to get North Korea to stop making nuclear weapons. "Our nation will be eternally grateful for the men and women who serve today, as we are for those who have served in the past," Bush said.  © 2006 • All Rights Reserved • St. Petersburg Times
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