[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 2 (Thursday, January 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E78]
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       THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 8805

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 1997

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to commemorate the 50th 
anniversary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8805 in Hopewell Township.
  Named after Robert W. Young, the first Hopewell resident killed in 
duty during World War II. Young was killed when his ship, the USS Sims, 
was sunk by Japanese airplanes in the Battle of the Coral Sea on May 7, 
1942.
  VFW Post 8805 is currently home to over 600 veteran members and 280 
ladies' auxiliary members. Many of these people are charter members of 
Post 8805. The first members were those returning from Europe and the 
Pacific and every other theater of World War II. From the beginning, 
VFW Post 8805 has been made up of citizen heroes, who left their homes 
and loved ones to undergo incredible hardships and sacrifices in 
defense of our freedoms. Fortunately, these people returned home to 
become some of the most outstanding members of the community. 
Contributing in peace as they had contributed in war.
  A special salute to Ernest Parisi and Richard Paxton, two of the 
founding members of VFW Post 8805. Without their perseverance, the 
dream of Post 8805 would not have become a reality. They and all the 
members are a fine representation of the Fourth Congressional District.
  Mr. Speaker, let us never forget the honor, courage, and valor 
displayed by all the memberS of the VFW. They have done a great service 
to our country. I ask you and all members to join me in a special 
salute to VFW Post 8805.

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