Korean War veteran talks about the forgotten war

Korean War veteran wishes for comfort of forgetting the "Forgotten War"
Reported By: Steve Nunez

TUCSON, AZ (KGUN - TV) - For one Tucson war veteran, who fought in two wars, Memorial Day also marks a day to look to the future and not so much to the deadly past. The memories of bloodshed remain constant for 77-year old Alex Romero.

Romero first fought in the Korean War in 1951. But today, he wishes for the comfort of forgetting. Romero said, "I don't want to remember what happened. I never want to remember what happened in those years. I do not want to remember names."

Nine On Your Side's Steve Nunez asked Romero, "How come?" Romero responded, "Because (paused) because they were the ones that made me what I am. I hope you understand that."

And similar to the "Forgotten War," Romero also fought in Vietnam. It's also a war many would like to forget. Romero compares these wars to the often forgotten contributions Mexican-American's, just like him, have made in fighting for our country.

Romero said, "Ohhh, i got an article like that (placing his thumb and index finger about an inch apart). Oh, this sargeant was wounded in Korea and Vietnam, that much (again placing his thumb and index finger about an inch apart) you know. There was no recognition.
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