The Korean War is sometimes referred to as the "Forgotten War" and the local chapter of a national group wants to make sure those who served in it are remembered in Pueblo.

The Arkansas Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is working with the city to establish a memorial honoring the veterans who served in the Korean War.

A sketch of the proposed memorial shows that is would be about 5 feet tall and made up of black granite stone.

The group hopes to have the memorial installed along Elizabeth Street by the slab basketball courts across from the Vietnam War memorial that is there.

The plan is to have the memorial up in November, according to Dorothy Turner, a corresponding secretary for the group.

"The Arkansas Valley Chapter has been working diligently on this project for the past two years," Turner said. "We have received formal written approval from Pueblo City Council for the installation of this memorial as well as approval from the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution for the marker's inscription, as it is to include the name of our chapter."

Anyone wishing to learn more about the project can visit www.pueblokoreanmemorial.com. At that site there is a link for anyone who wishes to make a financial contribution.

"We believe that placing this marker is a worthwhile endeavor," Turner said. "Our Korean War veterans are slowly and silently passing into history. Once in place, this marker will be one of only three in the state of Colorado devoted to Korean War veterans. Financial support from our Pueblo community would be most welcome. It is our hope that this memorial will be a long-lasting reminder that the personal sacrifices of our Korean War veterans are valued and appreciated."

The Arkansas Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was established in 1902 and has placed 16 historical markers in various spots to commemorate important events in Pueblo County since its founding.

Those include a World War 1 "Doughboy" located along Elizabeth Street.

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