[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 76 (Thursday, May 8, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E878]
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                          WELCOMING HONOR AIR

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2008

  Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise to welcome World War II veterans 
from Western North Carolina to Washington, DC. I am honored to have 
these members of the Greatest Generation here in Washington to visit 
the National World War II Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknowns at 
Arlington National Cemetery.
  Honor Air of Henderson and Buncombe counties provides free trips for 
World War II Veterans to ensure that they have an opportunity to see 
the memorial which honors their service to our nation, and to 
commemorate their fallen comrades. I would like to offer my sincere 
gratitude to the dedicated volunteers of Honor Air in all of its 
locations across the country for making these trips possible.
  The National World War II Memorial was opened to the public in May of 
2004, and has since been visited by millions of people from around the 
world. Built to honor the 16 million Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, 
Airmen, Coast Guardsmen, and Merchant Mariners who served our Nation 
during World War II, the National World War II Memorial serves as a 
reminder of their sacrifice and service to the American people. I am 
thankful that we have finally found a permanent memorial here in the 
Nation's capital to honor their service.
  On behalf of the residents of North Carolina's 11th District and all 
Americans, I offer our deepest appreciation to these visitors for their 
service, their sacrifice, and their presence here today. These men and 
women represent the bravery and benevolence of America--past, present, 
and future.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring and 
welcoming these distinguished veterans from Western North Carolina to 
the Capital of our grateful Nation.

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