Blacksmith and metal artist Glenn Moon from Braidwood had made a tall metal flower prototype for the concept design submitted for selection. The design featured the Korean national flower, the 'Rose of Shannon', set amongst a circular concrete and stone 'garden' inscribed with the names of servicemen and Korean War battles,

The design was selected and Glenn worked alongside designer Jane Cavanagh from Sydney to make 137 of the steel flowers - 136 for those New South Welsh soldiers who fell and one flower, with closed petals, as a remembrance for the unknown soldier.

Commissioned only last November, Glenn was helped by local metal worker David Sargent in the mammoth task.

Glenn started out as an industrial blacksmith at BHP in 1970s and worked in the commercial trade until the plant closed in Port Kembla in 1984. Going out on his own, he made springs for trucks as well as art pieces, before moving to Moss Vale in 1995. In 2005, moving to Braidwood, Glenn turned his attention to artistic work, as well as industrial commissions.

Some of the flowers are up to 2.6 metres tall. They weigh around 50kgs each and have been hammered down from recycled steel. A total of 4.5 tonnes of steel went into the flowers.

Glenn has also been assisting Suzi Bleach with the Braidwood Central School metalwork programme.

Mr Don Rowe, President of the NSW RSL, said "The unveiling of the memorial was a wonderful occasion as it now ensures that the Korean War is not the forgotten war. The memorial is in a very significant location on Anzac Parade and is very significant to the veterans who served in the war and to the memory of those who lost their lives. At long last, the veterans have the recognition they deserve."

The memorial in Moore Park was a four year project involving the NSW Government, South Korean Government, Australian war veterans, Korean war veterans and community groups.