[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 74 (Friday, May 25, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S5689]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                          MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE

 Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, in celebration of the Memorial Day 
holiday, I would like to recognize the work of Gertrude Stephenson, 
whose dedication to the remembrance of veterans has led to deeper 
awareness and ongoing appreciation of fallen heroes in Washington 
County, IN. What began as a project of the Salem High School Class of 
1965 to honor Jerry Sabens, killed in Vietnam, developed into a 
community-wide effort to acknowledge the sacrifices of all Washington 
County veterans who gave their lives in service to our country.
  Thanks to Mrs. Stephenson's direction and the research assistance of 
Martha Bowers, more than 100 articles were printed in The Salem Leader 
detailing the stories of these veterans. With the help of Cecil Smith, 
former editor of The Salem Leader, and his staff, the stories have been 
compiled in a book, ``Gone But Not Forgotten.''
  This labor of justice will greatly benefit the citizens of Washington 
County, IN, as families come together to share stories, photographs and 
personal information of the loved ones who died protecting our freedom. 
County youth will gain new understanding and appreciation of our 
American patriots of war.
  I am personally grateful for all in Washington County who contributed 
to this project, including the Washington County Veterans Office, the 
County Extension Office, the Stevens Museum staff and so many 
others.

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