[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 160 (Monday, October 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1917]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             40TH ANNIVERSARY OF HERO STREET MEMORIAL PARK

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                        HON. ROBERT T. SCHILLING

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 24, 2011

  Mr. SCHILLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of our veterans 
and wish to focus in particular on a specific street in Silvis, 
Illinois. In the town of Silvis, Second Street holds so much history 
from World War II and the Korean War. On Saturday October 29, 2011 the 
people of Silvis will be celebrating the 40 Year Anniversary 
Celebration of Hero Street Memorial Park.
  In honor of the brave soldiers who lived on this street and whose 
families have made the park their own; I introduced a resolution to 
designate the park on Hero Street as ``Hero Street Memorial Park'' 
earlier this year and I am pleased that we are able to honor these 
brave warfighters.
  The brave men who fought in World War II and the Korean War from this 
little street were the sons of Mexican immigrants to the U.S. and 
volunteered their lives for their country. When America entered these 
wars, 78 residents of this street from 35 families helped defend our 
country and our allies.
  Eight of these brave men died for our country. Their names are: Tony 
Pompa, Frank Sandoval, Joseph Sandoval, Willie Sandoval, Claro Soliz, 
Peter Masias, Joe Gomez, and Johnny Munos.
  In honor of these brave men and their other fellow soldiers who 
fought by their sides the community renamed this street in May 1967. 
Four years later a memorial park was built on Second Street and in 2007 
a monument was added.
  My resolution recognizes the sacrifices that these brave soldiers 
made and what their families did to support our country during that 
difficult time. We cannot forget those that have gone before us and 
this resolution will ensure that we do not. This resolution would not 
cost anything, just the time we should spend in honor of our veterans 
and those brave men that gave their lives. On behalf of a grateful 
nation, we honor the 40th Anniversary of Hero Street Memorial Park. The 
service and sacrifice of all who served, and their families, must not 
be forgotten.

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