From left, emcees John Cleckner and Kim Chamberlain explain the symbolism of the newest generation of Korean-American children -- represented here by Gina Kim, 3, and Jacob Walker, 5, wearing traditional garb -- as they handed 'thank you' bouquets of freshly-cut flowers to Korean War Veteran Jack Tolbert and his wife, Gladys. Tolbert lost both of his legs June 11, 1953, during the Siege of Outpost Harry near Changwa, Korea, when he jumped onto a Chinese grenade in an effort to save the lives of fellow U.S. Army soldiers standing nearby.

Photo courtesy of Song Kim

From left, emcees John Cleckner and Kim Chamberlain explain the symbolism of the newest generation of Korean-American children -- represented here by Gina Kim, 3, and Jacob Walker, 5, wearing traditional garb -- as they handed "thank you" bouquets of freshly-cut flowers to Korean War Veteran Jack Tolbert and his wife, Gladys. Tolbert lost both of his legs June 11, 1953, during the Siege of Outpost Harry near Changwa, Korea, when he jumped onto a Chinese grenade in an effort to save the lives of fellow U.S. Army soldiers standing nearby.

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