[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 68 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: May 26, 1994]
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  HONORING BRAVE AMERICANS WHO HAVE DIED PRESERVING AMERICA'S FREEDOM

  (Mr. SWETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SWETT. Mr. Speaker, in 1868 the Commander in Chief of the Grand 
Army of the Republic issued an order setting aside a day ``for the 
purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of 
comrades who have died in defense of their country.''
  Unfortunately, in the more than 125 years since that first Memorial 
Day, the number of graves to decorate has multiplied greatly--each a 
poignant reminder of loved ones--sons and daughters, mothers and 
fathers--brave men and women who have given their lives in service to 
our country.
  Mr. Speaker, on this Memorial Day and on the upcoming anniversary of 
D-Day, we will honor with the deepest gratitude the heroes of Omaha 
Beach, Da Nang, Dhahran, and all the brave Americans who have died 
preserving our Nation's freedom. As we honor their memory, let us 
pledge that their lives and valor shall not be forgotten. Let us also 
pledge to do our utmost to see that no other generation will need to 
repeat their sacrifices.

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