South Korea, July 21st 1950. “I remember the climate of South Korea offset the recruits including me. It was difficult to get used to but we did.” said Frederick leier. Talking about the climate struggles many of soldiers felt when they went to Korea.North Korea and South Korea were at war for the boarders of the country. Frederick Leier (age:17) at the time was defending South Korea from the North Korean troops that entered their boundary lines at the 38th parallel. Many veterans who served have stories to tell. These stories are based on accounts and placement in the military as most are not the same. South Korea and North Korea were in the midst of their civil war or a war between regions in the same country. Leier fought in the ongoing
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Being in his late 60s he knew how most viewed veterans. The man saw his hat hat (Which said korean war veteran) and asked how he felt about his military experience. Frederick has never really been asked this so he went on a positive note of his experience. Asking whether if he liked it or not and if it was necessary. ”Yes” he said, “I felt it was necessary to support my growing country. I wanted to make the world a better place. Yes I liked it. I like helping my country in a time of need. I want my children to grow up in a world without war. It’s not fair for them if they come into a middle of a war between nations. They didn't bring this on themselves. I am very proud of my work in the military and so are most.” The man then turned around saying “thanks.” Walking away, the man had a sadden face as Frederick could assume the man felt bad for asking him. Frederick and his hat are to wings to a bird. Necessary to him. Frederick sounds a lot like Martin Luther King Jr. in the way speaks to people. He’s very supporting and acts a lot like MLK Jr. Leier often says “If you can dream it and want it, take the opportunity and make it happen.”Frederick Leier is 83 years old now and is retired`veteran of war. He is reminded daily that the wars are not over and that we the united states will keep fighting until the last
Being in his late 60s he knew how most viewed veterans. The man saw his hat hat (Which said korean war veteran) and asked how he felt about his military experience. Frederick has never really been asked this so he went on a positive note of his experience. Asking whether if he liked it or not and if it was necessary. ”Yes” he said, “I felt it was necessary to support my growing country. I wanted to make the world a better place. Yes I liked it. I like helping my country in a time of need. I want my children to grow up in a world without war. It’s not fair for them if they come into a middle of a war between nations. They didn't bring this on themselves. I am very proud of my work in the military and so are most.” The man then turned around saying “thanks.” Walking away, the man had a sadden face as Frederick could assume the man felt bad for asking him. Frederick and his hat are to wings to a bird. Necessary to him. Frederick sounds a lot like Martin Luther King Jr. in the way speaks to people. He’s very supporting and acts a lot like MLK Jr. Leier often says “If you can dream it and want it, take the opportunity and make it happen.”Frederick Leier is 83 years old now and is retired`veteran of war. He is reminded daily that the wars are not over and that we the united states will keep fighting until the last