[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 156 (Sunday, September 28, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      VOLUSIA HONOR AIR GUARDIANS

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, September 27, 2008

  Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, today, September 27, 2008, 100 Volusia 
County veterans from the Second World War visited our Nation's Capital 
as part of the Honor Air program. The trip was made possible through 
the Rotary Clubs of Volusia County and with the support of sponsors and 
the 49 Guardian escorts.
  It is my pleasure to assist in hosting the veterans during their 
visit to our Nation's Capital. This morning they will visit the World 
War II Memorial to pay tribute to their fellow patriots. This is the 
first visit for most of the servicemen, and it will be a moving 
occasion. I look forward to visiting with these heroes as they stand 
among the stone columns, fountains, and pools that comprise the 
Memorial.
  This afternoon, the Volusia veterans will pay their respects at 
Arlington National Cemetery. Veteran leaders and I will have the 
privilege of laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in a solemn 
tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. 
The day will conclude with visits to the Woman in Services Memorial, 
the Korean War Memorial, the Vietnam Memorial and the Iwo Jima 
Memorial.
  As the Congressman from Florida's Seventh Congressional District, it 
is my honor to play a part in our Volusia County heroes' visit. I ask 
that the U.S. House of Representatives join me in expressing our 
appreciation to the 49 Guardians, who through a sense of duty and at 
personal expense will escort the World War II veterans on this 
memorable day.

       The September 27, 2008 Volusia Honor Air Guardians 
     included:
       Robert Blackwell, Floyd Brewer III, Bernadette Britz-
     Parker, Frank Coe, Linda Edwards, Howard Fisher, Raymond 
     Fletcher, Robert Gast, Wayne Gordin, John Harting, Todd 
     Heffington, Angela Heffington, Sharon Hill, Victor Hindery, 
     David Hinshaw, James Houck, Francis Irza, Barbara Irza, 
     Mathew Jemison, James Jemison, Jeffrey Lau, Charles Matousek, 
     William McGhee, Kenneth Naser, Patti Ostermann, Charles 
     Paiva, Daniel Parker, Christopher Rego, Diana Santos, Robert 
     Sullivan, Lorraine Sullivan, Daniel Thorne, Walter White, 
     Jr., Bonita Winn, Michael Brooks, Geof Felton, Dave Brannon, 
     Gloria Denston, Judith Hensley, John Hill, Raymond 
     Heffington, Derek Mears, Robert Apgar, Phillip Martin, Roger 
     Baumgartner, Leslye Lorenz, Timothy Biggs, Edward Malloy, 
     Morgan Gilreath.

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