Korean War veterans and their family members salute the American and Korean flags as the color guard presents them.

A member of the color guard holds his rifle while the National Anthem is sung at the Adorni Center on Saturday.

A member of the color guard at the Adorni Center on Saturday.

Approximately 70 Korean War Veterans were honored with the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal at the Adorni Center in Eureka on Saturday.

The Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal issued by the Republic of Korea and given to local veterans by Congressman Jared Huffman on Saturday.

Eureka City Councilmember Natalie Arroyo addresses Korean War veterans and their family members before the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal was awarded to approximately 70 veterans at the Adorni Center.

Congressman Jared Huffman addresses the crowd at the Adorni center.

A Korean War veteran listens to Congressman Jared Huffman address the crowd at the Adorni Center.

Korean War veteran Doug Durham addresses the crowd at the Adorni Center.

Melvin Berning accepts his Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal from North Coast Congressman Jared Huffman.

Gerald Bronder accepts his Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal from North Coast Congressman Jared Huffman.

Doug Durham accepts his Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal from North Coast Congressman Jared Huffman.

Alan Smith holds his mother-in-law's Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal at the Adorni Center. Patricia Newell was given the medal for her service during the Korean War.

Patricia Newell holds her Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal at the Adorni Center.

James and Patricia Pedrotti look at his Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal at the Adorni Center.

A member of the color guard keeps watch over the proceedings.