[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 19 (Tuesday, March 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E259-E260]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF JOHN E. MOON

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John E. Moon, 
Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States 
(VFW). Mr. Moon has exhibited himself to be a model American through 
his proud service to his country throughout his life.
  Mr. Moon attended Northwest State College and earned degrees in 
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and Human Resources. Mr. Moon entered the United States Marine Corps in 
July 1968 and went on to a successful career of defending the interests 
of his nation. His outstanding service in the Vietnam conflict earned 
him numerous honors including three bronze stars, the Vietnam Campaign 
Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the National Defense Service 
Medal.
  After departing Vietnam, Mr. Moon went on to serve as Post Commander 
of his local VFW post, 2873, and served the people of Grover Hill, Ohio 
as their mayor for sixteen years. In his terms as local Post Commander, 
he was awarded the distinction of All State Post Commander. Mr. Moon 
also served on numerous national committees before achieving the top 
post in the VFW such as the Americanism committee which helps to 
inspire the American patriotic spirit within the populace of our 
nation, especially our youth. Mr. Moon was elected VFW Commander-in-
Chief on August 21, 1997 at the VFW National Convention in Salt Lake 
City, Utah.
  My fellow colleagues, join me in saluting a true American patriot, 
one who believes the American spirit should continue to thrive in the 
hearts of all Americans, VFW Commander-in-Chief, John E. Moon.

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