[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1819]
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                      2008 POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 2008

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 2008 National 
Observance of POW/MIA Recognition Day.
  In each conflict since the Revolution, brave Americans have found 
themselves prisoners of the enemy. Far from home and country, cut off 
from news of loved ones for months or even years, sometimes subjected 
to physical and mental abuse, these Americans held out the hope that 
they would one day see home again. Through the horrors of Andersonville 
and the Bataan Death March, American prisoners of war have endured the 
cruelest of humanity. Some did not survive to have their much awaited 
reunion with loved ones. All have earned our Nation's abiding respect 
and admiration for the sacrifices they made for our Nation.
  It is my privilege to join this day with my colleagues in honoring 
the 2008 National Observance of POW/MIA Recognition Day. Let us never 
forget these great Americans and all that they have done for us.

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