[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 31 (Thursday, March 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO MR. FRANK WOODRUFF BUCKLES

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                         HON. NAN A.S. HAYWORTH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 3, 2011

  Ms. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, as we all know, our country lost its last 
American Doughboy on Sunday. Frank Buckles was our last living 
connection to an era in which a 16-year-old could lie about his age in 
order to join his nation's army to fight the ``Great War.'' It would 
probably be impossible for a 16-year-old to enlist today without being 
discovered, but there are many young Americans that share Mr. Buckles' 
spirit of patriotism.
  Although we have lost this last Doughboy, we have not lost the spirit 
of patriotism and sacrifice in the name of country that Frank Buckles 
and so many of his comrades embodied. That spirit is present all across 
America, including in my district, the 19th district of New York, where 
we are the home of 4,400 cadets at the United States Military Academy. 
These young men and women have also dedicated service to our country 
before turning 18. Their devotion to duty, honor and country continues 
a great tradition of military service and embody the life Frank Buckles 
and the millions of service men and women they follow.
  I hope that Mr. Buckles' legacy continues to serve as an inspiration 
for future generations of Americans, who continue to fight for our 
protection and freedom. May God bless America and our men and women in 
uniform.

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