[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1711]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       SOUTH ALABAMA HONOR FLIGHT FOUR ARRIVES IN WASHINGTON, DC

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 22, 2010

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that I recognize 
Honor Flight South Alabama and the World War II veterans this very 
special organization is bringing on its fourth flight to Washington, DC 
on September 22, 2010.
  Founded by the South Alabama Veterans Council, Honor Flight South 
Alabama is an organization whose mission is to fly heroes from 
southwest Alabama to see their national memorial.
  Over six decades have passed since the end of World War II and, 
regrettably, it took nearly this long to complete work on the memorial 
that honors the spirit and sacrifice of the 16 million who served in 
the U.S. Armed Forces and the more than 400,000 who died. Sadly, many 
veterans did not live long enough to hear their country say ``thank 
you,'' yet for those veterans still living, Honor Flight provides for 
many their first--and perhaps only--opportunity to see the National 
World War II Memorial, which honors their service and sacrifice.
  This Honor Flight begins at dawn when the veterans will gather at 
historic Fort Whiting in Mobile and travel to Mobile Regional Airport 
to board a chartered flight to Washington. During their time in their 
Nation's capital, the veterans will visit the World War II Memorial, 
Arlington National Cemetery, and other memorials.
  The veterans will return to Mobile Regional Airport that evening, 
where some 1,000 people are expected to greet them.
  Madam Speaker, the September 22 journey of heroes from South Alabama 
is an appropriate time for us to pause and thank them--and all of the 
soldiers who fought in World War II--for they collectively--and 
literally--saved the world. They personify the very best America has to 
offer, and I urge my colleagues to take a moment to pay tribute to 
their selfless devotion to our country and the freedoms we enjoy.
  I salute each of the veterans who made the trip to Washington. May we 
never forget their valiant deeds and tremendous sacrifices: Victor 
Adams, Edward Adler, William Barnes, James Botts, Shelby Brooks, Ollen 
Burnette, Jr., Marion Bush, Edward Case, Robert Chapman, William 
Chavis, John Coulter, Leon Davidson, Gerald Davidson, Henry Day, 
William Day, John Duncan, James Duncan, Jr., Joseph Duteil, Jr., Julius 
Eardley, James Early, Robert Engel, Claudie Feagin, Jr., Osburn Flener, 
Joseph Garner, John Garrard, Jr., Thomas Grace, Samuel Graham, Francis 
Gregory, Daniel Gunther, Joe Harper, Roy Harris, James Hathcock, Jr., 
William Heard, Jr., Robert Hensel, James Holloway, Charles Holloway, 
William Hooper, Vinson Huegele, William Isbell, Henry Jackson, Elystan 
Jeffreys, Jack Jones, Roy Le Drew, Lawrence Lockhart, John Loper, 
Reginald Loper, John Luker, Percy Maynord, James McDonough, Jr., T. 
McIntyre, George McPherson, John Medynski, Richard Meyers, William 
Morris, Charles Murphy, John Nichols, Dwayne Nickerson, Robert Nicks, 
Chester Noble, Orin Parker, Jr., Helen Pearson, Robert Philips, Walter 
Prodouz, Harry Read, Nelson Richardson, Thomas Robinson, Leonard Rose, 
John Rouse, Columbus Sanders, Jr., Robert P. Scott, Robert T. Scott, 
William Simpson, Jr., John Sims, Anthony Skivo, Jr., Norman Snyder, 
Cecil Sossaman, Sr., Thomas Southall, Floyd Stahl, Bernie Steele, Lloyd 
Stennett, Harold Stevens, Sr., William Summersgill, Cecil Tanner, 
Albert Thompson, Frank Tindall, Roger Turnquist, James VanDevender, 
Lambert Waltman, Orville Wenzel, Sr., Clarence Wheeler, David Whitten, 
Thomas Wilson, Robert Wilson, Sr., Harold Winger, and Keith Winkler.

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