[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 30, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E895]
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                        TRIBUTE TO BOB CUDWORTH

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                         HON. ANN MARIE BUERKLE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 30, 2012

  Ms. BUERKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Bob Cudworth for his service to this nation in World War II and to 
congratulate him upon the occasion of serving as the Grand Marshall of 
the Camillus Memorial Day Parade.
  Lt. Cudworth arrived in Iwo Jima on February 25, 1945 with Alpha 
Company, 9th Marines, 3rd Division. During a period of three days, 87 
Marines from his Platoon were killed in action; Lt. Cudworth was 
dangerously close to being injured when an enemy bullet nearly grazed 
his boot. Lt. Cudworth and his Platoon were instrumental in taking 
``Hill Oboe'' from the Japanese. He departed Iwo Jima in April 1945.
  It is important that we remind our Veterans that they are greatly 
appreciated for their service to this great Nation and that they will 
never be forgotten. It is because of our service men and women that the 
United States of America remains the Greatest Nation in the History of 
Mankind.
  The men and woman who served our country in World War II are shining 
examples of patriotism, strength, courage, and decency. It is with 
great honor that I pause and reflect upon the sacrifices of men and 
women like Bob Cudworth.
  I wish to extend Mr. Cudworth my gratitude for his dedicated service 
to the United States of America and congratulate him upon the occasion 
of serving as the Grand Marshall in this year's Camillus Memorial Day 
Parade, where we honor and remember all of our heroes of war, past and 
present.

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