[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 85 (Thursday, May 22, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1022]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             FRANK BUCKLES

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2008

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Frank 
Buckles, the last remaining American veteran of World War I. Mr. 
Buckles was born on a farm near Bethany, Missouri in 1901. Mr. Buckles 
lied about his age to enlist after turning 16, and fought in France and 
Germany. Later, in World War II he became a prisoner of war for 39 
months after the Japanese invaded the Philippines.
  Mr. Buckles' life represents the last of a generation that fought for 
our country to protect the freedoms that this country was founded upon. 
It is his service, and the service of those that he fought with that we 
will always remember and pay tribute to. Mr. Buckles is planning to 
honor his Commanding General John J. Pershing by visiting his boyhood 
home on Memorial Day, May 26, 2008.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Frank 
Buckles, a true patriot that represents all those who have served to 
protect this nation. It is truly an honor to serve Mr. Buckles in the 
United States Congress.

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