[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 86 (Tuesday, June 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1143]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           BRONZE STAR EVENT

                                 ______
                                 

                            HON. JAY INSLEE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 25, 2002

  Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, in a year of honoring heroes, on July 2, 
2002, I will have the privilege to honor nine men in my district for 
their heroism and bravery. These men all fought in World War II and 
were never awarded the Bronze Stars, which they rightfully earned more 
than 50 years ago.
  These veterans, like countless other men and women of their 
generation, heard the call and bravely fought to defend the United 
States and our allies. They put the early years of their adult lives on 
hold to fight in the deserts of Africa, the islands of the Pacific and 
in the embattled towns and countrysides of Europe. Some of these 
soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice and never returned from the war. 
The fortunate ones who came home made sure to take their civic 
responsibility to heart. Having defended our freedoms on the 
battlefield, they realized the importance of preserving these same 
freedoms at home. Like veterans of all wars, those who fought in World 
War II continue to play a vital role in our communities by voting, 
participating in civic affairs and sharing their stories with younger 
generations so that their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
  I would like to take a moment to recognize the nine men who will 
finally receive their Bronze Stars on July 2, 2002: Charles Anders of 
Redmond who served in Europe, Harold Enger of Bothell who served in 
Europe and Africa, The late Charles Iffland who served in Europe and 
Africa, The late William Nielsen who served in Europe, James Owens of 
Redmond who served in Europe, Ernest Schaer of Kirkland who served in 
the Pacific, Trevor Wilkinson of Redmond who served in Europe, Robert 
Zappone of Kenmore who served in Europe, The late Elmer Peal, who gave 
his life for his country while serving in the Philippines.
  I am proud to have these men and their families in my district. They 
are true American Heroes.

                          ____________________