[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 158 (Thursday, October 18, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S13076]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING JAMES PELLETIER

 Mr. KOHL. Mr. President, I would like to take this time to 
congratulate Mr. James Pelletier of Rhinelander, WI, on being awarded 
the French Legion of Honor for his extraordinary bravery in liberating 
France during the Second World War. The Legion of Honor is the highest 
honor awarded by the nation of France.
  In December of 1942, at the age of 18, Mr. Pelletier joined the U.S. 
Army. He took part in military campaigns in northern France and in the 
Ardennes Raid. He participated in battles to help the allies take back 
many cities, including Nogent, Conches and Versailles.
  The Second World War has so much significance in modern history. An 
entire generation rallied together to defend the rights of freedom and 
liberty, not just for the United States but for the entire world. The 
world in which we live was shaped by the actions of these brave 
soldiers.
  Mr. Pelletier is a member of our Greatest Generation that built 
modern America. Their efforts kept us safe and allowed our communities 
to flourish. These heroes were united in the common values of duty, 
honor, service and love of country. As a nation, we are forever 
grateful for the sacrifices and courage of these brave veterans of the 
Second World War.
  On behalf of our State and Nation, I congratulate Mr. James Pelletier 
and his family on this prestigious honor and thank him for his brave 
service.

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