[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 143 (Thursday, November 2, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11506-S11507]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IDAHO SUPPORTS WWII MEMORIAL

 Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, on November 11 of this year, we will 
commemorate the sacrifice made by veterans and all Americans during 
World War II by dedicating the National World War II Memorial. The 
Memorial is a tribute to the men and women who risked their lives for 
our freedom and democracy. Sixteen million men and women served our 
country during this war, and many more contributed on the home front. 
Each day, more veterans pass away, and it is imperative we remember the 
great effort they made, securing the liberties we enjoy in the United 
States of America.
  Hundreds of Americans from all sectors of our society joined the 
effort to show their appreciation to America's World War II generation 
by raising millions of dollars. The Memorial was almost completely 
funded by private contributions, and among the many who contributed to 
this effort were students from Eagle High School in Eagle, Idaho.
  In November of 1999, high school students Fi Southerland and Kate 
Bowen decided to raise $20,000 for the National World War II Memorial. 
These students were soon joined by many of the Eagle High students and 
staff. With the assistance and under the direction of their high school 
teacher, Gail Chumbley, they held various events to raise money. I am 
pleased to report that this group of outstanding young people and the 
many others involved in the project have not only met the goal of 
raising $20,000 but have actually surpassed it by seven thousand 
dollars.
  Those who participated in this effort expressed how the effort 
changed their perspective on the great sacrifice made by our War 
Veterans. The students said one of the most satisfying parts of this 
year-long project has been letters and stories they have received from 
people involved in WWII. One of the most interesting was from a man who 
was not a veteran, but born in Holland and lived through the war and 
now is a United States citizen. He told the students that as a child, 
he heard the allied bombers flying overhead at night on their way to 
Germany, his parents called the ``sound of freedom.''
  Kate Bowen summed up the reasons for raising the funds. ``The effort 
is about paying respect to that generation. Look at what they did for 
us.'' We recognize, with gratitude, the difference World War II 
veterans made in our every day lives. I commend all those involved with 
this project for their dedication and hard work, and hope their 
interest and concern will inspire others.
  Other students and organizations involved in the project include 
Kristen Ediger, Sam Johnson, Karl Krohner,

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Hilary Case, Lacey Rammel-O'Brien, Katria Taylor, Amy Marcotte, Darcy 
Haney, David Sant, Tony Bergman, Jennifer Martinez, Chase Deobald, 
Cassie Southerland, Kiley Southerland, Kristen Clark, Lindsey Marshall, 
Robert Frazier, Josh Miller, Melissa McGrath, Catherine Sant, Bryan 
Jolly, Brandon Putzier, Melvin Delic, Jason Steik, Shaun Huntington, 
Deanne Jenkins, Tana Martin, Traci Mayhugh, Tysen Janak, Carolyn 
Michaud, Jimmy Hallyburton, Taylor Cooley, Cory Snethen, Brian Price, 
Elizabeth Pearson, Aimee McCauley, Dawn Leavitt, Matt Reines, Devan 
Satterly, Ashley Ellis, Craig Cahan, Justin Bodine, Jason Gates, 
Patrick Bulson, John Winder, Shyann Harris, Shannon Bruce, Michael 
Johnson, James Burdick, Edis Kajic, Merzine Ceric, Jason Kalk, Steve 
McClenny, Casey Spirk, Conrad Crisman, Paul Moore, Jason Lindquist, 
Steven Baker, Nathan Nichols, Katie Miller, Adam Brundy, Jason 
Peterson, Jeff Auchampach, Roy Brewer, Danny Edvalson, Larissa 
Martinson, Robbie Buck, Travis Barney, Nicola Miller, Ryan Griffiths, 
Bret Anderson, Diana Chong, Andrea Banks, Brad Smith, Dena Smith, 
Robert Frazier, Kia Black, Cathy Peterson, Heidi Webb, Jeff Collier, 
Kimber Crosgrove, Jennifer Pengelly, Ryan Small, Linda and Mike Bowen, 
Kacey Bowen, Kelly Bowen, Lili Gonzales, Lindsay Miller, Brandon Rapp, 
Clipper Net, Chapparal Elementary School, Amanda Vissotski, Amy Barnes, 
Eagle Middle School, McMillian Elementary, Bill and Wendy Southerland, 
Emerson and Patricia Smock, Bruce Gestrin, Eagle Albertons, Dick 
Bengoechea, Andrea Mahan, Lori Smock, Joanna Lee, Eagle Lions Club, 
Eagle Volunteer Fire Department, Eagle Chamber of Commerce, Chad 
Chumbley, Henni Keller, Pat O'Oloughlin and Kepa Zubizaretta.

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