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Cedar City invited to Gapyeong commemoration marking battalion anniversaries; May in‑city events planned
Summary
Johnny Oh, Cedar City's honorary ambassador to South Korea, invited city leaders to a May 2 local commemoration and to join a Cedar City delegation to Gapyeong, Korea for a May 26 ceremony marking the 75th 'Miracle of Kap Yong' and related battalion centennials and anniversaries.
Johnny Oh (Speaker 8), identified in the meeting as Cedar City's honorary ambassador for South Korea, briefed council on plans to commemorate the 'Miracle of Kap Yong' and related unit anniversaries. He asked the mayor and council to participate in a May 2 local ceremony and to consider joining a city delegation traveling to Gapyeong, Korea for a May 26 memorial event honoring veterans, including an invitation extended to one of the last surviving participants, a 94‑year‑old veteran who hopes to visit the battlefield one last time.
Captain Mason White (Speaker 9) described the local May 2 program: a 10:00 ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park with speakers, a color guard, a ceremonial cannon firing, a lunch and a documentary screening and Q&A at Southern Utah University's auditorium. Staff asked for a point of contact for logistics; city staff (Paul Bittman, Speaker 13) provided an email address to receive plaque proofs and event materials.
Councilmembers expressed support and asked for itinerary and cost details; the ambassador committed to provide a finalized itinerary within two weeks. No formal council action or funding commitment was taken at the meeting; staff follow‑up was requested for logistical and budget information.
