Park renamed to honour Korean War veterans

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Amherst Park was renamed to Kapyong Park today to honour the soldiers who served during the Korean War, and in particulary the 1951 battle at Kapyong.

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Amherst Park was renamed to Kapyong Park today to honour the soldiers who served during the Korean War, and in particulary the 1951 battle at Kapyong.

The name changes also strengthens the ties to the 2PPCLI regiment, who fought in the Battle of Kapyong and were based in Winnipeg until 2004.

The unveiling of Kapyong Park.
The unveiling of Kapyong Park.
Counc. Scott Gillingham addresses the crowd as Counc. Mike Pagtakhan watches.
Counc. Scott Gillingham addresses the crowd as Counc. Mike Pagtakhan watches.
President of the Korea Society of Manitoba Master Cho, Korea War veteran Ron Shepherd, Honorary Colonel Barry Rempel and Scott Gillingham share anectdotes while unveiling the new sign.
President of the Korea Society of Manitoba Master Cho, Korea War veteran Ron Shepherd, Honorary Colonel Barry Rempel and Scott Gillingham share anectdotes while unveiling the new sign.
Senator Yona Martin, Korean War Veteran Doug Jones, President of the Korea Society of Manitoba, Master Cho, Honorary Colonel Barry Rempel, veteran Ron Shepherd and Scott Gillingham.
Senator Yona Martin, Korean War Veteran Doug Jones, President of the Korea Society of Manitoba, Master Cho, Honorary Colonel Barry Rempel, veteran Ron Shepherd and Scott Gillingham.
The crowd gathered at the newly renamed Kapyong Park, comprised of veterans, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infrantry troops and members of Winnipeg's Korean community.
The crowd gathered at the newly renamed Kapyong Park, comprised of veterans, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infrantry troops and members of Winnipeg's Korean community.
Veterans sit in front of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infrantry troops.
Veterans sit in front of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infrantry troops.
Korea War Veteran Ron Shepherd.
Korea War Veteran Ron Shepherd.
City Counc. Scott Gillingham stands alongside Korean War Veterans Michael Czuboka, Doug Jones and Ron Shepherd.
City Counc. Scott Gillingham stands alongside Korean War Veterans Michael Czuboka, Doug Jones and Ron Shepherd.
Senator Yona Martin was in attendance.
Senator Yona Martin was in attendance.
Korean War Veteran Michael Czuboka addresses the crowd.
Korean War Veteran Michael Czuboka addresses the crowd.
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infrantry troops.
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infrantry troops.
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infrantry troops.
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infrantry troops.
Senator Yona Martin addresses the crowd.
Senator Yona Martin addresses the crowd.
The crowd also included Korean War Veterans Doug Jones and Ron Shepherd who fought at the Battle of Kapyong.
The crowd also included Korean War Veterans Doug Jones and Ron Shepherd who fought at the Battle of Kapyong.

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