[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1540]
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            INTRODUCTION OF HONOR FLIGHT MICHIGAN RESOLUTION

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 2008

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to introduce a 
resolution which honors David and Carole Cameron and the organization 
they started in Michigan, Honor Flight Michigan.
  Sadly our greatest generation is growing older and passing on. Many 
of those who fought in World War II never have had the chance to see 
the World War II Memoria erected in their honor. Madam Speaker, 
approximately two years ago David and his wife Carole Cameron, founded 
Honor Flight Michigan in order to remedy that.
  This non-profit organization seeks to provide an all-expenses paid 
trip to Washington, D.C. for World War II veterans, in order for the 
veterans to see the World War II Memorial on the National Mall. The 
Cameron's built up the organization by private donations and since its 
inception it has paid for hundreds veterans from our greatest 
generation to see the Memorial erected in their honor.
  David and Carole Cameron, and everyone associated with Honor Flight 
Michigan represent the very definition of patriots. Each year, between 
April and October, Honor Flight Michigan flies a group of veterans to 
Washington, D.C. to visit the World War II memorial and lay a wreath on 
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is truly a remarkable experience 
for not only the veterans but also the volunteers who assist the 
veterans on the trips.
  Unfortunately, Madam Speaker, David Cameron passed away earlier this 
year. While I and the organization he founded certainly miss him, his 
legacy lives on through his family and Honor Flight Michigan. The 
resolution I am introducing today honors the life of David Cameron and 
the work he and Carole did to found Honor Flight Michigan. I ask all my 
colleagues to cosponsor this resolution as a way to pay tribute to the 
veterans of World War II.

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