[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 65 (Thursday, April 30, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1027]
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               RECOGNIZING HONOR FLIGHT OF SOUTH CAROLINA

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 2009

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, on April 15, 2009, a 
delegation of World War II veterans, family members, and volunteers 
from South Carolina, coordinated by Bill Dukes, gathered at the 
National World War II Memorial in Washington to recognize the service 
and sacrifice of our World War II veterans and honor the memory of five 
veterans. These five members of the Greatest Generation had sadly 
passed away before they could travel with Honor Flight--an organization 
that brings World War II veterans to visit the memorial erected in 
their honor. Five American and South Carolina flags were dedicated in 
the memory of: Allen C. Hart, James Adkins, Robert Atkinson, John 
Lachenmeyer, Harold C. Reynolds.
  Our liberty is not guaranteed. It must forever be defended by the 
courageous men and women of our military. I am honored to recognize 
these brave American heroes.

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