The Kerrville chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held a moving ceremony at the Kerr County Courthouse lawn on Sunday afternoon, honoring the service and sacrifice of local Korean War veterans on the 73rd anniversary of the armistice.

Twelve Korean War veterans from the Kerrville area attended the ceremony, which included a color guard presentation, the laying of a memorial wreath, and remarks from retired Army Colonel David Brennan, himself a Kerrville native.

“These men answered the call when their country needed them,” Colonel Brennan told the crowd of roughly 200 attendees. “Their courage and dedication remind us what it means to serve something greater than yourself.”

The VFW also announced plans to install a permanent Korean War memorial plaque at the courthouse, with fundraising efforts currently underway. Donations can be made at any Kerrville VFW event or through their website.