[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 71 (Thursday, June 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1018]
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               IN HONOR OF COLONEL DAVID (MICKEY) MARKUS

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                        HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 4, 1998

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to honor the memory of a 
truly exceptional citizen on the 50th anniversary of his tragic death.
  Colonel David (Mickey) Markus was a hero. Brooklyn born and bred, 
Colonel Marcus graduated from West Point in 1924 before returning to 
Brooklyn to attend Brooklyn Law School. After graduation, Colonel 
Marcus served our country as an Assistant United States Attorney and 
then as an officer in the Army during World War II.
  In 1948, Colonel Markus travelled to the Middle East to fight for the 
creation of a Jewish state in the War of Independence. While serving as 
an officer in the Israeli army, Colonel Markus was killed in battle.
  Even though he was serving in a foreign army, Colonel Markus was 
buried at West Point under special permission by President Truman. His 
contribution to the fight for an independent Israel were recognized by 
Prime Minister Ben Curion, who issued a special statement in his honor. 
Colonel Marcus's gave is honored with pebbles left by visitors in the 
Jewish tradition.
  Colonel Marcus made our neighborhood and our country proud. We 
recognize his achievements on this solemn day and honor his memory.

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