93砲戰殉職美軍官林恩紀念碑揭碑彰顯中美歷史情誼
2011/12/7
記者楊水詠/金城報導
為紀念1954年（民國43年）「金門93砲戰」，英勇犧牲殉職的美軍軍官法蘭克·林恩中校，國防部在水頭碼頭豎立紀念碑，並於昨天隆重舉行揭碑儀式，藉以彰顯美軍與我國共建民主情誼的歷史意義。
座落於水頭碼頭，與「孟登道中校紀念碑」比鄰的「法蘭克·林恩中校紀念碑」揭碑儀式，於昨天上午十一時隆重舉行，由國防部陸軍司令部司令李翔宙主持，參加人員有陸軍司令部政戰主任鄭瑞堅、金防部指揮官王世塗、金門縣長李沃士、金門縣榮民服務處處長鄭有諒等軍民代表，美方代表為美國在台協會連絡組組長裴凱豐中校。
爆發於1954年九月三日的「九三砲戰」，主要是中共為阻擾中華民國與美國協商簽訂《中美共同防禦條約》，由大陸福建軍區以一百多門火砲砲擊金門，當時志願來華服務的美軍顧問團顧問林恩中校與同事孟登道中校在水頭殉職。
李翔宙致詞表示，在九三砲戰中，林恩中校殉職了，但自由民主存在了，金門地區更加鞏固。建立紀念碑除了感恩林恩中校對於自由民主正義的執著與貢獻外，期勉後人珍惜自由民主的可貴，愛護和平的真諦，矢言為正義和平奮鬥，期許華美兩國邦誼更加鞏固與堅定。
金防部指出，兩位美軍軍官為維護和平與正義而壯烈犧牲，間接催化中華民國與美國簽訂《中美共同防禦條約》，維護西太平洋安全與和平，其捍衛民主自由的英勇精神，深植國人感念和官兵效法。
其中，「孟登道中校紀念碑」早在1992年8月間，國防部應美國國民兵協會建議興建在水頭碼頭，「林恩中校紀念碑」則由國防部長高華柱倡建，並親自題字，以紀念共同捍衛台海和平的一頁。
法蘭克·林恩中校紀念碑上嵌中華民國、美國國旗及美軍顧問團團徽，碑文是以中、英文記載林恩中校事蹟，由國防部部長高華柱題字；其碑文：「中華民國衷心感念一位以生命捍衛自由民主的美國友人│故陸軍中校林恩。他志願來華服務，擔任美軍顧問團顧問派駐金門；民國四十三年在「九三砲戰」中為維護和平與正義殉職。政府代表全體國人頒贈雲麾勳章，表彰他的義行，今特立碑永表懷念。」
裴凱豐感謝中華民國國防部為林恩建立紀念碑，尤其是在與孟登道同時犧牲的位置建碑，是對兩人永遠的紀念。裴凱豐指出，對於美國而言，金門十分遙遠，1954年時，當他們兩人殉職消息傳回美國國內時，多數美國人難以想像發生了什麼事。接著在1954年九月六日，紐約時報登載一則消息，為兩位美國軍官在共軍進攻金門砲火下殉職，美軍即在台海部署第七艦隊，在美國稱為第一次台海危機，1958年第七艦隊再次部署，並支援金門作戰，而稱之為台海危機。
裴凱豐說，此後，他們兩人殉職的回憶在美國人心中逐漸淡去，1966年美國總統詹森在國殤日演說中再提及八位戰亡戰士，其中兩位即是林恩中校及孟登道，為建立和平而犧牲；因為美國相信和平不是從天而降，也不是我們希望而生，必需為和平而奮鬥，更需逐步逐步堆砌而成，他們即肩負此一使命。此一紀念碑的豎立，將見證台灣在亞洲維持和平關鍵角色，更將為追求和平鬥士永恆的象徵。
林恩中校紀念碑揭碑儀式，在演奏兩國國歌後，由李翔宙等共同揭幕，全體人員默哀一分鐘，並且獻花致敬，表達對林恩中校的追思，場面莊嚴隆重。最後，李翔宙和與會人員也到孟登道紀念碑前獻花致敬及追思，希冀後人奉為圭臬，珍惜中美兩國雙贏的歷史大業。
Lynn artillery killed 93 U.S. military history of China-US friendship monument Jiebei highlight2011/12/7Correspondent Yong Yang Water / Jincheng reports
To commemorate the 1954 (43 years Republic) "Golden Gate 93 artillery," U.S. military officers who died heroically flange Ke Linen Lieutenant Colonel, Department of Defense monument erected in the pier head, and held Jiebei ceremony yesterday in order to highlight the U.S. military and China's build a democratic feelings of historical significance.Terminals located in the head, and "Mendenhall said Lt. Col. Monument" near the "Monument to Lt. Col. flange Ke Linen" Jiebei ceremony, at eleven o'clock yesterday held by the Department of Defense Command, Li Xiang Zhou presided over the Army, Army Commander participants have Department Director Zheng Ruijian political warfare, anti-gold commander Wang Tu, Kinmen County Magistrate Li Woshi, Kinmen County Veterans Service Director Zheng understanding other military and civilian representatives, the U.S. representative to contact the American Institute in Taiwan Pei Kaifeng, head of Lieutenant Colonel.Outbreak on September 3, 1954 the "93 artillery", mainly to disrupt the Republic of China, the CCP in consultation with the United States signed the "Sino-US Mutual Defense Treaty" from the mainland Fujian Military Region to more than one hundred artillery pieces shelling Kinmen, volunteer time China Services Advisory Panel, U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Lynn and colleagues Mendenhall Road lieutenant colonel killed in the head.Li Xiang Zhou speech said that in 1993 artillery, killed Lt. Col. Lynn, but there is freedom and democracy, and Kinmen is more consolidated. In addition to establishing a sense of En Linen monument to Lieutenant Colonel in freedom and democracy and justice dedication and contributions, Qimian descendants cherish the precious freedom and democracy, peace and the true meaning of love, peace and vowed to fight for justice, expect beautiful friendship between the two countries to consolidate and strengthen the state.Kim Department of Defense said two U.S. military officers to maintain peace and justice and heroic sacrifice, indirect catalytic Republic of China and the United States signed the "Sino-US Mutual Defense Treaty", to maintain security and peace in the Western Pacific, and its heroic defense of democracy and freedom of spirit, deep gratitude for his people and the soldiers follow the example of planting.Among them, "Mendenhall said Lt. Col. Monument" as early as August 1992, the Department of Defense of the United States National Guard Association recommends the construction of the pier head, "Lt. Col. Lynn Monument" advocated by the Secretary of Defense to build high-Hua-chu, and personally inscribed, to commemorate the common defense a cross-strait peace.Lieutenant Colonel monument embedded flange Ke Linen Republic of China, the U.S. flag and U.S. military consultants emblem, inscription is in English and Chinese Lt. Col. Lynn recorded deeds, by the Defense Minister Gao Hua-chu inscriptions; the inscription: "Republic of China heartfelt gratitude for a life to defend American friends of freedom and democracy so Lt. Col. Lynn │ his volunteer service to China as the U.S. military stationed in Kinmen Advisory Panel; 1954 in "93 artillery" for the maintenance of peace and justice in the death. Government on behalf of all people presentation cloud rejoice Medal, in recognition of his righteousness, the table never miss this special markers. "Pei Kaifeng thank Lynn established the Republic of China Ministry of National Defense for the monument, especially with Mendenhall Road, at the expense of the location of erection of the monument, is both a memorial forever. Peikai Feng pointed out that for the United States, Golden Gate is very far away, in 1954, when they both killed when the news reached the United States, most Americans can not imagine what had happened.Then, in September 6, 1954, The New York Times posted a message for two U.S. military officers in the attack were killed under the Golden Gate fire, the U.S. Seventh Fleet is deployed in the Taiwan Strait, the first time in the United States known as the Taiwan Strait crisis in 1958 Seventh Fleet deployed again, and operations support Golden Gate, and called the Taiwan Strait crisis.Pei Kaifeng said, after the death of both of them gradually faded memories in the minds of Americans, U.S. President Johnson in 1966 Memorial Day speech, mention war dead and eight soldiers, including two Lieutenant Colonel and that is Lynn Mendenhall Road, as the expense of the establishment of peace; because the United States believe that peace is not heaven, nor is our hope was born, and must fight for peace, step by step more to be built on, that they take this mission. The erection of this monument, Taiwan will witness a key role in peacekeeping in Asia, but also for the pursuit of peace fighters symbol of eternity.Lt. Col. Lynn monument Jiebei ceremony, after the national anthems played by Li Xiang universe of common opening, the staff observed a minute and flowers to pay tribute and express the memorial service for Lt. Col. Lynn, grand solemn scene. Finally, Li Xiang Zhou, and participants also went to the Mendenhall Road, the monument to pay tribute and memorial flowers, hoping to later generations regarded as a model, cherish the history of the great cause of China and the U.S. win-win.
To commemorate the 1954 (43 years Republic) "Golden Gate 93 artillery," U.S. military officers who died heroically flange Ke Linen Lieutenant Colonel, Department of Defense monument erected in the pier head, and held Jiebei ceremony yesterday in order to highlight the U.S. military and China's build a democratic feelings of historical significance.Terminals located in the head, and "Mendenhall said Lt. Col. Monument" near the "Monument to Lt. Col. flange Ke Linen" Jiebei ceremony, at eleven o'clock yesterday held by the Department of Defense Command, Li Xiang Zhou presided over the Army, Army Commander participants have Department Director Zheng Ruijian political warfare, anti-gold commander Wang Tu, Kinmen County Magistrate Li Woshi, Kinmen County Veterans Service Director Zheng understanding other military and civilian representatives, the U.S. representative to contact the American Institute in Taiwan Pei Kaifeng, head of Lieutenant Colonel.Outbreak on September 3, 1954 the "93 artillery", mainly to disrupt the Republic of China, the CCP in consultation with the United States signed the "Sino-US Mutual Defense Treaty" from the mainland Fujian Military Region to more than one hundred artillery pieces shelling Kinmen, volunteer time China Services Advisory Panel, U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Lynn and colleagues Mendenhall Road lieutenant colonel killed in the head.Li Xiang Zhou speech said that in 1993 artillery, killed Lt. Col. Lynn, but there is freedom and democracy, and Kinmen is more consolidated. In addition to establishing a sense of En Linen monument to Lieutenant Colonel in freedom and democracy and justice dedication and contributions, Qimian descendants cherish the precious freedom and democracy, peace and the true meaning of love, peace and vowed to fight for justice, expect beautiful friendship between the two countries to consolidate and strengthen the state.Kim Department of Defense said two U.S. military officers to maintain peace and justice and heroic sacrifice, indirect catalytic Republic of China and the United States signed the "Sino-US Mutual Defense Treaty", to maintain security and peace in the Western Pacific, and its heroic defense of democracy and freedom of spirit, deep gratitude for his people and the soldiers follow the example of planting.Among them, "Mendenhall said Lt. Col. Monument" as early as August 1992, the Department of Defense of the United States National Guard Association recommends the construction of the pier head, "Lt. Col. Lynn Monument" advocated by the Secretary of Defense to build high-Hua-chu, and personally inscribed, to commemorate the common defense a cross-strait peace.Lieutenant Colonel monument embedded flange Ke Linen Republic of China, the U.S. flag and U.S. military consultants emblem, inscription is in English and Chinese Lt. Col. Lynn recorded deeds, by the Defense Minister Gao Hua-chu inscriptions; the inscription: "Republic of China heartfelt gratitude for a life to defend American friends of freedom and democracy so Lt. Col. Lynn │ his volunteer service to China as the U.S. military stationed in Kinmen Advisory Panel; 1954 in "93 artillery" for the maintenance of peace and justice in the death. Government on behalf of all people presentation cloud rejoice Medal, in recognition of his righteousness, the table never miss this special markers. "Pei Kaifeng thank Lynn established the Republic of China Ministry of National Defense for the monument, especially with Mendenhall Road, at the expense of the location of erection of the monument, is both a memorial forever. Peikai Feng pointed out that for the United States, Golden Gate is very far away, in 1954, when they both killed when the news reached the United States, most Americans can not imagine what had happened.Then, in September 6, 1954, The New York Times posted a message for two U.S. military officers in the attack were killed under the Golden Gate fire, the U.S. Seventh Fleet is deployed in the Taiwan Strait, the first time in the United States known as the Taiwan Strait crisis in 1958 Seventh Fleet deployed again, and operations support Golden Gate, and called the Taiwan Strait crisis.Pei Kaifeng said, after the death of both of them gradually faded memories in the minds of Americans, U.S. President Johnson in 1966 Memorial Day speech, mention war dead and eight soldiers, including two Lieutenant Colonel and that is Lynn Mendenhall Road, as the expense of the establishment of peace; because the United States believe that peace is not heaven, nor is our hope was born, and must fight for peace, step by step more to be built on, that they take this mission. The erection of this monument, Taiwan will witness a key role in peacekeeping in Asia, but also for the pursuit of peace fighters symbol of eternity.Lt. Col. Lynn monument Jiebei ceremony, after the national anthems played by Li Xiang universe of common opening, the staff observed a minute and flowers to pay tribute and express the memorial service for Lt. Col. Lynn, grand solemn scene. Finally, Li Xiang Zhou, and participants also went to the Mendenhall Road, the monument to pay tribute and memorial flowers, hoping to later generations regarded as a model, cherish the history of the great cause of China and the U.S. win-win.
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