A wonderful resume of history, thank you sir for your service, your memories, and for sharing them. Such insight from someone who was there is truly priceless.
According to the late Colonel Weber (God rest his soul), The Korean War did not produce the most casualties but it was the most dangerous war in modern US history, with a 1 in 9 chance of being killed or wounded vs 1 in 12 in WWII and 1 in 17 during the Vietnam War. The Korean War pitted 1.5 million Chinese/NK soldiers against 900k US/UN/SK soldiers in a front that was only 160 miles wide (average). No other war had that many enemies in a similar sized front. It was also mainly a war of attrition akin to WWI with lots of trench warfare. [50:00] "It's a tragedy that [it is lost in history]...one of the greatest things our country did was to go to help a people where we [the US] weren't threatened; the very essence of what our democracy is all about...that someone must pay the price for freedom. We chose to do it in Korea and we don't acknowledge it in the history of our country" Thank you Colonel Weber
I like Col. Weber's passion for preserving and perpetuating the legacy of the Korean War. There are so many firsts from that war, but what Bill Weber is concerned about is to remember not just the service by veterans of the Korean War but also the sacrifices by those that served in that grueling, gut wrenching war. Bill's explanation of a ratio of 1 in 9 casualty rate should be told, so people will not misunderstand the ferocity of Korean War. I'm also glad to see Koreans rather in nationality, or in the diaspora around the world that show immense appreciation for the service and sacrifice by our Korean War Veterans. We in the US don't do anything close to what the Koreans do for our Korean War veterans. That's really sad, and is not doing any good to eliminate the stigma of the phrase "Forgotten War." A reporter called the Korean War the "Forgotten War" after the offensives were reduced to trench warfare in Korea. I would like to see Korean War veterans petition US News and World Report to write stories about the reality of the Korean War, and also petition US News and World Report to change the moniker their reporter gave it to the Korean War. What veterans that are left on earth would rejoice and attain a sigh of relief to see the phrase "Forgotten War" to be put in the archives, and not used as a means to explain the Korean War. That phrase does not help the legacy of the Korean War. It hinders it. I'm not saying censor it and burn it, but explain in the US World and News magazine why the name should not be used to explain the Korean War. July 27 1953 is the 67th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended the Korean War military operations. If this could be done by then fantastic, if not but later, fantastic. Katchi kapshida, Kamsamnida.
My wife's uncle, SFC Earl Copple, was killed in the Korean War on 18 January 1951. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism for his actions on that date. There is a Copple Center on the US Army facility in Fort Knox, KY, and there is a Copple Reserve Center in Centralia Illinois, where he grew up. Sergeant Copple’s name would be listed on the Wall of Remembrance that Colonel Weber was working towards, according to this interview in March of 2016. I visited the Korean War Veterans Memorial with my family about 20+ years ago, and we were impressed with it. I just did a search online, and it appears that there is still disagreement about whether the Wall of Remembrance should be built, and if it is built, what form it should take. That is too bad. I would like to see more recognition of Korean War military members like SFC Earl Copple who gave their lives in Korea.
My great-uncle was 19 (USMC) when he was KIA in November of 1951. Such a horrible loss to all of us, across this country. On a brighter note, the memorial just recently opened in DC and appears to be very well received.
Col. Bill Weber is a eloquent spokesman for Korean War Veteran’s . His Ideas are brilliant and will serve to extend fellowship and Brotherly Love to Allied Veteran’s and common cause to their Countries. Imagine a future time when Foreign visitors will visit the Korean War Memorial and see the names of their relatives there and feel a sense of unity , purpose and love that no malevolent propaganda can shake or enfeeble.Korea was the Ring into which their hat’s were thrown , the Memorial will be a place symbolizes their Ordination and consecration to the cause of Freedom and World Peace
A wonderful resume of history, thank you sir for your service, your memories, and for sharing them. Such insight from someone who was there is truly priceless.
Mr. Bill is own celebrity in Korea as Korea war VA. His bravery is beyond comprehension.
Thank you Colonel Weber. My prayers and heart go out to you and your family. Rest in Peace.
According to the late Colonel Weber (God rest his soul),
The Korean War did not produce the most casualties but it was the most dangerous war in modern US history, with a 1 in 9 chance of being killed or wounded vs 1 in 12 in WWII and 1 in 17 during the Vietnam War.
The Korean War pitted 1.5 million Chinese/NK soldiers against 900k US/UN/SK soldiers in a front that was only 160 miles wide (average). No other war had that many enemies in a similar sized front. It was also mainly a war of attrition akin to WWI with lots of trench warfare.
[50:00] "It's a tragedy that [it is lost in history]...one of the greatest things our country did was to go to help a people where we [the US] weren't threatened; the very essence of what our democracy is all about...that someone must pay the price for freedom. We chose to do it in Korea and we don't acknowledge it in the history of our country"
Thank you Colonel Weber
Col.Weber was Achilles in his prime.Thank you for this great video.
It's a shame I learned as much as I did from this interview and not from higher education thanks for the time u put into this channel
Sorry to report that Col Bill Weber passed on this month, April 8, 2022. He was 96.
I like Col. Weber's passion for preserving and perpetuating the legacy of the Korean War. There are so many firsts from that war, but what Bill Weber is concerned about is to remember not just the service by veterans of the Korean War but also the sacrifices by those that served in that grueling, gut wrenching war. Bill's explanation of a ratio of 1 in 9 casualty rate should be told, so people will not misunderstand the ferocity of Korean War. I'm also glad to see Koreans rather in nationality, or in the diaspora around the world that show immense appreciation for the service and sacrifice by our Korean War Veterans. We in the US don't do anything close to what the Koreans do for our Korean War veterans. That's really sad, and is not doing any good to eliminate the stigma of the phrase "Forgotten War."
A reporter called the Korean War the "Forgotten War" after the offensives were reduced to trench warfare in Korea. I would like to see Korean War veterans petition US News and World Report to write stories about the reality of the Korean War, and also petition US News and World Report to change the moniker their reporter gave it to the Korean War. What veterans that are left on earth would rejoice and attain a sigh of relief to see the phrase "Forgotten War" to be put in the archives, and not used as a means to explain the Korean War. That phrase does not help the legacy of the Korean War. It hinders it. I'm not saying censor it and burn it, but explain in the US World and News magazine why the name should not be used to explain the Korean War. July 27 1953 is the 67th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended the Korean War military operations. If this could be done by then fantastic, if not but later, fantastic. Katchi kapshida, Kamsamnida.
as a korean, wanna pay my respect Sir bill's courage&devotion for peace
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My wife's uncle, SFC Earl Copple, was killed in the Korean War on 18 January 1951. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism for his actions on that date. There is a Copple Center on the US Army facility in Fort Knox, KY, and there is a Copple Reserve Center in Centralia Illinois, where he grew up.
Sergeant Copple’s name would be listed on the Wall of Remembrance that Colonel Weber was working towards, according to this interview in March of 2016. I visited the Korean War Veterans Memorial with my family about 20+ years ago, and we were impressed with it. I just did a search online, and it appears that there is still disagreement about whether the Wall of Remembrance should be built, and if it is built, what form it should take. That is too bad. I would like to see more recognition of Korean War military members like SFC Earl Copple who gave their lives in Korea.
My great-uncle was 19 (USMC) when he was KIA in November of 1951. Such a horrible loss to all of us, across this country.
On a brighter note, the memorial just recently opened in DC and appears to be very well received.
@@applejackblack84 I am sorry to know about the loss of your great uncle. It is good to know that the memorial is open now in DC. I hope to visit it.
@@andrewm4564 thanks sir!! I’m working on getting his bronze marker restored. I appreciate the comment, Andrew.
@@applejackblack84 You are welcome. Where is your great uncle's bronze marker?
Col. Bill Weber is a eloquent spokesman for Korean War Veteran’s . His Ideas are brilliant and will serve to extend fellowship and Brotherly Love to Allied Veteran’s and common cause to their Countries. Imagine a future time when Foreign visitors will visit the Korean War Memorial and see the names of their relatives there and feel a sense of unity , purpose and love that no malevolent propaganda can shake or enfeeble.Korea was the Ring into which their hat’s were thrown , the Memorial will be a place symbolizes their Ordination and consecration to the cause of Freedom and World Peace
william weber
1925~2022
삼가 고인의 명복을 빕니다
rest in peace..
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This is why the bureaucracy in our system is disgusting. We should more fully respect and acknowledge our Korean War veterans.
RIP Col !!
미국에서는 잊혀진 전쟁이라 불릴지라도 당신은 한국의 영웅입니다. 편히 잠 드세요
I believe he is the one they just rescued from being submerged in water: ua-cam.com/video/-VA2-PJznbA/v-deo.html