60th Anniversary Korean War Peace Celebration June 21- June 22, 2013

A Special Commemoration Event

1953

2013

Korean War

Anniversary Ceremony and72km - 24 Hour Walk Coquitlam, Port Moody, Burnaby, Vancouver and North Vancouver Event Contact: Guy Black (604) 937-7673 [email protected]

04May2013

Korean War Peace Celebration To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War cease fire the Government of Canada declared 2013 the year of the Korean War Veteran. On June 21st and 22nd 60 years of peace will be celebrated by a special commemorative event that will be taken to 5 Lower Mainland cities and include 600 school students, many veterans and a long list of “VIPs”. The Korean War began on June 25, 1950 and came to an end three years later on July 27, 1953, when the fighting stopped Canada’s Peace Keeping operations took place until 1955. Korea, our third war of the 20th century followed in the shadow of the Second World War and like that prior war, Canada’s military contingent was also a volunteer force of men and women. Under the United Nations banner they successfully achieved their goal in winning peace for the people of South Korea but at a very terrible price that amounted to 516 Canadian war dead including 36 British Columbians. Their place in history was forever made when Korea became our third costliest war of the last Century. The Korea War is often remembered as the war of patrols, and a war fought on hilltop battlefields, steep mountains and deep valleys. Soldiers of Canada’s 25th Infantry Brigade travelled on foot carrying heavy packs, weighed down by their equipment and rations and ammunition. They would walk up mountains where the peaks were heavily defended, and once the mountain top was attained, they would traverse down the other side and complete the same grueling sequence again and again, regardless of weather conditions. The long journey our veterans made as young men in Korea 60 years ago will be re-enacted and brought to British Columbia in 2013. On June 21st a very special anniversary ceremony will take place at Banting Middle School in Coquitlam British Columbia. The ceremony will celebrate 60 years of peace and it will honour our veterans and launch a unique multi day commemoration. Banting’s 600 students will take part in the celebration, not just as an audience but in helping with key parts of the event preparations and having important roles in the ceremony. Many dignitaries and veterans are expected to attend and a few surprises will make this an enjoyable occasion. Once the ceremony ends, a marathon 72 kilometer walk taking 24 hours will begin for Port Moody resident Guy Black, during the first part of the journey he will be accompanied by student’s of Banting’s Leadership Class and Honourable Fin Donnelly, Mr. Sonny Son and a few other keen supporters and afterwards by veterans and others willing to show their support. The long distance journey was inspired by former Banting student and current Member of Parliament Fin Donnelly who is well known for his life time work to preserve our rivers and other waterways. The long distance walk follows Fin’s idea to create greater awareness for a cause when he swam the Fraser River and it is hoped this walking journey will be as successful. One important part of the commemorative walk is the collection of small stones at important locations along the route, this carries on the “kapyong – Gapyong” tradition. At the end of the walk the stones will be placed in a specially created pottery jar and presented to the Consul General of the Republic of Korea who will take this solemn gift back to Korea. The celebration ceremony and marathon journey are two significant events to honour our veterans of the Korean War, its message is simply to celebrate our veterans and their legacy, 60 years of peace.

General Information “The Commemoration Walker and Event Planer”, Guy Black I am a Port Moody resident and 16 year advocate for veterans and remembrance. A tireless advocate, not really, working in my spare time as an advocate while carefully juggling family life, a full time job along with training for the 24 hour marathon journey has made me a tired volunteer, not tireless. Two years to prepare, I have been fortunate to live very close to Burnaby Mountain which immediately became my regular training area, running up and around the mountain several days each week and hiking its trails on weekends. During non running - rest days I walk with my family in our Port Moody neighborhood, wearing a back pack filled with rocks. Training was done at all times of the year, sometimes running on Burnaby Mountain wearing shorts and finding myself caught in a sudden heavy snow storm or coming home and hanging up my shorts and jersey that seemed to weigh several pounds from soaking rain water. Although I will have 2 years of training behind me, the marathon walk is a tough challenge and there is no guarantee of reaching the finish line. The ceremony at Banting Middle School is a public event to include many people but the walk is a solo journey by me and no preparations have been made for other people to participate outside of my family and some close friends and VIPs who will help. The intention of the walk is not to raise money for any cause but it is a culmination of having helped Korean War veterans since the 50th Cease Fire Anniversary in 2003. This will be the hardest thing I have done for our Korean War veterans and it is my way of connecting with them by feeling some of the same physical hardships they had experienced during the war. The ceremony and marathon walk are peace celebrations and celebrations of our Korean War veterans and although the walk is a solo event, it is not being done for me, it is for them. They have earned our thanks and these two events are dedicated to our Korean War Heroes.

June 21, 2013 School Ceremony - Banting Middle School, 820 Banting Street, Coquitlam, BC Arrival of VIPs/Veterans 9:00am School Ceremony 9:20am to 10:20 School VIP/Veteran reception 10:30am to 11:00 72km/24 Hour Walk begins 10:30am Burnaby Mountain (SFU) summit “Gapyong” stone ceremony 12:00pm Walkers arrive at base of Mount Seymour 5:00pm Mount Seymour summit (Main Parking Lot at summit) “Gapyong” stone ceremony 10:00pm June 22, 2013 Walk arrival Burnaby Central Park 11:00am Total Distance 72km Elevations Burnaby Mountain 370 m (1,214 ft)

Mount Seymour 1,449 m (4,754 ft)

Event Contact, Guy Black - [email protected] - (604) 937-7673 944 Dundonald Drive, Port Moody, BC V3H1B7

Walking Route Coquitlam to Burnaby Mountain (SFU) to North Vancouver’s Mount Seymour to Burnaby Central Park Banting Middle School to Simon Fraser University Burnaby Mountain Start from Banting Middle School 820 Banting Street, Coquitlam; (Facing away from the school) Right on Raynour Street, left on Egmont Ave, right on Robson Street, cross Clarke Road at first intersection and straight across onto Chapman Ave, follow to North Road, right on North Road and left at Information Kiosk to Pipe Line Trail, right onto Power Line Trail, follow to next Information Kiosk on Power Line Trail, left up Burnaby Mountain on the Trans Canada Trail. Continue to information Kiosk, left up short steep trail to Simon Fraser University. Gapyong Stone Ceremony at SFU’s West Mall Centre Entrance Outdoor Steps, West Mall Centre entrance is across the road from the trail, and slightly to the right when facing the university. There are three sets of steps/entrances and the West Mall Centre entrance is the largest and is in the middle. Public pay parking is across from the entrance and parking is available at other locations in this area. Burnaby Mountain (SFU) to Iron Workers Memorial Bridge After brief ceremony, walking route follows the Trans Canada Trail down Burnaby Mountain Park to Burnaby Mountain Parkway, to East Hastings Street intersection. Left on East Hastings Street, continue on East Hastings Street to Cassiar Connector, Right, follow sidewalk beside Cassiar on-ramp, north across Iron Workers Memorial Bridge to North Vancouver. Iron Workers Memorial Bridge (North Vancouver) to Mount Seymour Iron Workers Memorial Bridge, North Vancouver, Follow sidewalk right to Main Street towards Dollarton Hwy, left onto Old Dollarton Hwy, and left onto Riverside Drive to Mount Seymour Parkway, right onto the Parkway and continue until just past Parkgate Village Shopping Centre and turn left at intersection onto Mount Seymour Road and meet North Shore Rescue at Mount Seymour Rd/Indian River Drive. North Shore Rescue will lead the walk up the Old Buck Trail to the summit parking lot. Mount Seymour to Burnaby Central Park From Mount Seymour summit, follow Mount Seymour Road down the mountain to Mount Seymour Parkway, do not use the trail. Right (West) onto Parkway and continue to Riverside Drive, left, follow to Dollarton Street, right, and continue on Dollarton Street to Iron Workers Memorial Bridge, cross bridge, on Vancouver side of bridge follow sidewalk beside Cassiar on-ramp, and to East Hastings Street, left onto East Hastings Street and then right onto Boundary Road and follow Boundary until Burnaby Central Park, Ambassador of Peace Monument @East 46th Ave and Boundary Road.

Walking Route Map is attached for visual reference

Walking Distance Banting Middle School to North Road 1.8km Pipe Line Trail to Power Line Kiosk (Base of Burnaby Mountain) 1km Trans Canada Trail to Simon Fraser University Burnaby Mountain Summit 3km Burnaby Mountain Summit (SFU) to East Hastings Street intersection Cliff Ave, Inlet Drive 4.46km East Hastings Street Cliff Ave intersection to Iron Workers Memorial Bridge junction - Cassiar 5.29km Iron Workers Memorial Bridge/Cassiar junction to Base of Mount Seymour 9km Mount Seymour total distance (up/down) 26km Base of Mount Seymour to East Hastings Street/Iron Workers Memorial Bridge/Cassiar junction 9km Iron Workers Memorial Bridge/Cassiar junction to Burnaby Central Park 14km Estimated Total Distance 72km (Total distance rounded down to 72km)

Elevations

Burnaby Mountain, elev. 370 m (1,214 ft) Mount Seymour 1,449 m (4,754 ft)

Time Schedule June 21, 2013 Banting Middle School, Arrival of VIPs – Veterans 9:00am Ceremony Start 9:20am Ceremony End time 10:20am VIP/Veteran reception at school 10:30 to 11:00am Immediate departure by walker(s) for Simon Fraser University Burnaby Mountain 10:30am Walkers arrive at base of Burnaby Mountain’s Trans Canada Trail 11:00am VIPs/Veterans arrive Burnaby Mountain Summit - SFU West Mall Centre Entrance, outside steps 11:45am Walkers arrive Burnaby Mountain Summit – SFU West Mall Centre Entrance, outside steps 12:00pm SFU “Gapyong” stone ceremony 12:00pm Depart Burnaby Mountain (SFU) summit 12:30pm Arrive Base of Mount Seymour – Mount Seymour Rd/Indian River Drive 5:00pm Arrive Summit of Mount Seymour (Resort parking lot)10:00pm Mt. Seymour “Gapyong” Stone Ceremony 10:00pm Mt. Seymour Depart Summit parking lot 11:00pm June 22, 2013 Arrive Base of Mount Seymour 4:00am Arrive Burnaby Central Park 11:00am

The Gapyong Stone Ceremony These take place at four locations including Banting Middle School, Simon Fraser University Burnaby Mountain, Mount Seymour and Burnaby Central Park (Ambassador for Peace Monument). Everyone is encouraged and welcome to watch the ceremonies. All locations are accessible by car and the ceremonies will be very short and informal but each ceremony is an important milestone of the very long two day journey. “Gapyong” stones are collected and presented by designated individuals. These stones will be carried the entire 72km route by Guy Black to the final destination, the Ambassador of Peace Monument in Burnaby Central Park where a Korean War memorial service is taking place. The Consul General of the Republic of Korea to be presented the stones at the memorial service and he will take these to Korea later this year. The total amount of stones used for each ceremony is ¼ cup. Stones must be small size, washed and clean. They will be taken to the Republic of Korea and therefore cannot contain any soil. Stones will be carried in a small portable container and upon arrival at Burnaby Central Park they will be transferred from the carrying container to the handmade commemorative pottery jar and then given to the Consul General of Korea during the Korean War service. Gapyong Stone Commemorative Jar is made by the students of Banting Middle School Sacred Stones, A Blessing, Hon. Captain/Padre Gordon Barrett will ask for a blessing of the stones Gapyong Stones may be provided from other significant locations and presented to the walker during the walk. Gapyong Stone Ceremony Locations and Times Banting Middle School – 820 Banting Street, Coquitlam, School gym, between 9:20 to 10:20am Simon Fraser University Burnaby Mountain – West Centre Mall Entrance, outdoor steps 12:00pm Mount Seymour Summit Parking Lot – Beside the final mile marker post 10:00pm Gapyong Stones presented by Banting Middle School, Principal Abby Soh Banting Middle School, Residents of George Derby Centre Burnaby Mountain, SFU Representative Mount Seymour, North Shore Rescue Ceremonies Banting Middle School – See the School Ceremony for details Simon Fraser University Burnaby Mountain SFU Burnaby Mountain, the Honourable Fin Donnelly, Mr. Sonny Son and students of the schools leadership class will walk from Banting School to SFU Burnaby Mountain, and anyone else who would like to join the walk is invited. It is my hope that VIPs and veterans who attend the Banting ceremony and reception will drive to SFU and participate in the outdoor ceremony where a group photograph will be taken on the outdoor steps.

The SFU ceremony takes place at the West Mall Centre entrance, outside steps. Pay parking is across the road and at other nearby locations at the university. Driving route from Banting school to Simon Fraser University, follow Banting Street south and turn right onto Como Lake Ave, continue on Como Lake (Broadway) to Gaglardi Way intersection, and turn right just before that intersection, drive up Gaglardi Way, and just before the intersection at the top, take right turn onto University Drive East, follow University Drive East around the university, stay in the right lane the entire route until you are at the back of the university, the West Mall Centre entrance is at the back (North). Mr. Keith Black from Veterans Affairs Canada is coordinating the Burnaby Mountain ceremony and Emcee Gordon Barrett will conduct the short ceremony. All people attending will stand on the outside entrance steps with the SFU representative standing at the very front. When the walkers arrive at the top of Burnaby Mountain, Piper Corporal Chris Bronson will pipe the arrival of the walkers from the trailhead entrance and escort them across the road to the West Mall Centre entrance outdoor steps. Emcee Barrett will make a short speech followed by the SFU official and that person will hand the stones to Guy Black. Emcee Barrett will make a short speech asking for a blessing of the stones. Any other members of the group may make a speech but must let Mr. Keith Black know beforehand. After a short rest break the walker(s) will continue the journey along University Drive East and then back onto the Trans Canada Trail, upon departure the piper will play a tune. Veterans Affairs to supply umbrella’s if it is raining. Mount Seymour – Main Parking Lot at Summit Gapyong stones from Mount Seymour are provided by the North Shore Rescue Team and the stones are from Hastings Lake on the mountain. The small lake was officially named after Donald Perkins Hastings in 2005, Donald died in South Korea on October 15, 1952 while on patrol in no man’s land with the 1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. Donald was the only North Vancouver resident killed in Korea and his body was never recovered, he has no known grave. The estimated arrival time at the top of the mountain is 10:00pm and it is expected that not many people will be present for the ceremony, so this will be very brief with Mr. Tim Jones of North Shore Rescue welcoming the walking group and presenting the stones. Padre Barrett will make a short speech and ask for a blessing of the stones.

Public Participation in the Gapyong Stone Ceremonies and Walk Anyone wishing to participate in the long distance walk or Gapyong Stone ceremonies is welcome to join in these two events. Walking Anyone may walk with the Commemoration Walker (Guy Black) at any time and they may start at any place along the designated route and they may walk any distance they determine they are capable and safe to make. But please note that no provisions have been made for any participants. Preparations have only been made for the commemoration walker and the long distance walk it is not intended or planned for it to be done by other people. Time schedule The time schedule shows when a certain land feature must be reached and that schedule must be followed. The commemoration walker is the sole person to determine the walking pace. If anyone wishes to join the journey and cannot keep up with the walking pace, the walk will not be slowed down if it means falling behind the set time schedule since there are many deadlines to meet such as arriving at the “Gapyong” Stone ceremonies and Burnaby Central Park. If other people join the walk and they walk at a faster pace than the designated walker (Guy Black) the pace will not be increased, the “official” journey is always the walk being done by the commemoration walker, he will set the pace at all times, and anyone walking faster or slower may not be part of the Peace celebration journey. If someone has not made proper preparations for themselves such as having food and water or wearing proper clothing for the weather then it is best they do not participate or they only walk for a short distance. The walk will be done regardless of weather conditions and is planned to take place almost entirely nonstop for the 24 hour period and with only short rest periods. If progress is slow and the walking pace does not keep up with the time schedule, it may result in a faster pace which may include running. All times in the schedule are approximate but the intention is to stick with them as best as possible, the walker may arrive early or late.

Important Points to Consider * The long distance walk is being done by Guy Black and certain VIPs * Everyone is welcome to take part in the walk at any time and at any place along the route, * Those walking must make sure they are physically capable and prepared for the activity, * Guy Black will establish the walking pace at all times, * Priority is to make sure the walking pace enables the time schedule to be met, * Longer rest breaks have been included into the schedule and short breaks are unscheduled and will be taken as needed * Timing of walk including Gapyong Stone ceremonies are approximate * Event schedule/plan including walking route subject to change as required

April 9, 2013, Thank You from the event planer Guy Black This two day event is a culmination of many years work and many other events that I have organized and planned and it is the most significant event to me personally. It is a grass roots type of event where it has not been organized by any group, association or government; it does not belong to anyone but does belong to everyone. All of the people named in this planning document and all those not shown but who are participating on June 21st and June 22nd have all earned my gratitude for making this commemoration become more than just an idea. Many of these people are friends and all of them share the same resolve to honour veterans and to preserve the memory of those that died during wartime. Among the very long list of supporters are Mr. Sonny Son who reinforced the message of Peace and energetically helped in every way he could, Barry Drews, Keith Black, the Barrett’s, Fin Donnelly who once swam the Fraser River to raise awareness for a just cause, United States Consul General Anne Callaghan who never turns down my requests for help in paying tribute to veterans, my family and especially Banting Middle School and its principal Abby Soh who without hesitation agreed to host the Peace Celebration Ceremony that launches the 24 hour walk for veterans. Special mention is given to Consul General Yeon-Ho Choi, Republic of Korea for providing significant funding that helped pay many of the costs of this event. All of those that have helped, whether they are a young student, a veteran, community leader, a representative of a government, or just a like minded “regular” person like myself, they have all equally contributed to making this peace celebration happen. My sincere thanks to all of you, Guy Black,

Banting School Peace Ceremony June 21, 2013 VIPs Honourable Judith Guichon, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of BC, invited Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Honourable Fin Donnelly MP, Honourable Andrew Saxton MP, Attending possibly North Vancouver portion only Honourable Peter Julian MP, invited Consul General of the Republic of Korea, Yeon-Ho Choi, Consul General of the United States, Ms. Anne Callaghan, Mayor of the City of Coquitlam, Richard Stewart, invited Mr. Steve Chang, President, The Korea Veterans Association Western Canada Chapter, Mr. Sonny Son, Past President Korea Veterans Association Western Canada Chapter, Lieutenant Colonel James Barrett CD, Canadian Forces, Ms. Adrienne Alford-Burt, Area Director, Veterans Affairs Canada, Ms. Eunice Oh, Past President Korean Society of BC, Mr. Tom Grant, Superintendant and CEO of School District 43, Ms. Julie Pearce, Assistant Superintendant School District 43, Ms. Melissa Hyndes, Chair, School District 43 3rd Canadian Army Veterans Motorcycle Unit, Mr. Barry Drews, Lieutenant Colonel John Bishop CD (Retired), Korea Veterans Association of Canada, National President, Mr. Warren Byrnell, Korean Veterans Association, President, Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Unit, Mr. Ilsoo Kim, President, Korean War Veterans Association, Korean War Veterans Veterans to wear blazer or business suite with full size medals, no headdress Mr. Frank Smyth Mr. Peter Howard Mr. Jordan Bowcott Mr. Neil Blythe Mr. Ken Mitchell Two veterans from George Derby Centre Two veterans from the Korean War Veterans Association (ROK Soldiers who fought in the war) Participants Piper - Corporal Chris Bronson, BC Regiment Irish Pipes and Drums Colour Party Coquitlam RCMP Officer – Invited Emcee - Gordon Barrett, Honourary Captain Band - Banting Advanced Band Two students to make speech 30 Student Ambassadors to escort VIPs/Veterans; total number Ambassadors 35

Banting School Peace Ceremony June 21, 2013 Address: 820 Banting Street, Coquitlam Ceremony 9:20 to 10:20am VIP/Veterans to meet at the school’s front entrance 9:00am VIP/Veteran Parking, 30 reserved parking spaces in the school parking lot

School Reception, VIPs – Veterans Time: 10:30 to 11:00am Location: Banting School Teacher’s Lounge Entertainment by Banting School student musicians VIPs/Veterans encouraged to attend the Gapyong stone ceremony at SFU 12:00pm

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BANTING SCHOOL GYM

Bleachers

Chairs for Parents T E A C H E R S

A M B A S S A D O R S

Students Sitting on Floor

C H A I R S

3rd CAV

VIP/Veteran Parade Route Podium Veteran Seating

Student Ambassadors

VIP Seating; Most Senior Persons Closest to Podium

Flags

Student Ambassadors

Piper

Banting Middle School VIP – Veteran

Parking Pass

Korean War Peace Celebration Date: June 21, 2013 Time: 9:00am Address: 820 Banting Street, Coquitlam