[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 121 (Monday, September 16, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S6474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                   HONOR FLIGHT OF NORTHERN COLORADO

 Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to the outstanding military service of a group of incredible 
Coloradans. At critical times in our Nation's history, these veterans 
each played a role in defending the world from tyranny, truly earning 
their reputation as guardians of peace and democracy through their 
service and sacrifice. Now, thanks to Honor Flight, these combat 
veterans came to Washington, DC, to visit the national memorials built 
to honor those who served and those who fell. They have also come to 
share their experiences with later generations and to pay tribute to 
those who gave their lives. I am proud to welcome them here, and I join 
with all Coloradans in thanking them for all they have done for us.
  I also want to thank the volunteers from Honor Flight of Northern 
Colorado who made this trip possible. These volunteers are great 
Coloradans in their own right, and their mission to bring our veterans 
to Washington, DC, is truly commendable.
  I wish to publicly recognize the veterans who visited our Nation's 
capital, many seeing for the first time the memorials built as a 
tribute to their selfless service. Today, I honor these Colorado 
veterans on their visit to Washington, DC, and I join them in paying 
tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of liberty.
  Veterans from World War II include: Homer Anderson, Ernest Baugh, 
Norman Bever, William Compton, Alton Cooper, Arthur Cushing, Robert 
Davis, Harold Dawe, Jr., Richard Doyle, Robert Eldridge, Stewart Fonda, 
Jr., Donald Forry, Albert Gablehouse, Charles Gebauer, William Hammond, 
Sidney Hanks, William Hargis, Walter Hayward, Herman Huwa, Reinard 
Jansssen, Donald Larson, Evelyn Lee, John MacQueen, Robert Martin, 
Isaac Martinez, George Norton, Eugene Olson, Herbert Pugh, Eugene 
Replogle, William Ripple, Max Rodgers, Loyal Smoke, Glen Springer, 
Harold Sutton, Donald Steinshouer, Eugene Turnbull, Roger Van Thorre, 
Charles Webb, James Whitley and Lawrence Zuppan.
  Veterans from the Korean War include: Harry Ahlbrandt, Wallace Akers, 
Ronald Anderson, Joseph Annello, Filbert Baca, Gilbert Ball, Delbert 
Black, Keith Bordewyk, Delmar Bonser, Emilio Brito, Robert Burkholder, 
Charles Crihfield, Marvin Crihfield, Charles Dunfee, Sr., Thomas 
Eckrich, Verne Einspahr, Virtus Einspahr, Frank Faiella, Theodore 
Farwell, Edwin Foss, Loren Garretson, Henry Geisert, Scott Goshorn, 
Earl Graham, Howard Hanson, Fred Hara, Jerry Herring, Bernard Hill, 
John Holloway, Harold Hoyland, Vealess Hudspeth, William Hughes, Jimmie 
Hylton, John Jacobson, Ray Jacoby, Richard Jaggers, Kenneth Jan, 
Frances Killinger, Jr., Raymond Kosley, Edward Kirvonak, William 
Krupke, Pat Lanphear, Owen Lecheler, William Leppert, Clarence Lueb, 
Robert MacLauchlin, Philip Mahoney, Roquez Martinez, Horacio 
Masearenas, Edward Minch, Howard Morgan, Robert Muller, Leonard 
Peatrowsky, William Phillips, Dean Pope, Charles Pugh, George Pugh, 
Teddy Putnum, Thomas Ramm, Tommy Richie, Theodore Roos, Leonard 
Schmidt, Paul Schroeder, Lloyd Seekamp, Robert Sharrett, Richard 
Sherman, James Sparks, Boyd Stark, Harvey Steward, Joseph Stockert, 
Leon Stone, Richard Stoner, Jr., Betty Taylor, Leo Thielen, John Toth, 
John Wachsmann, Benjamin Wagner, Roger Warden, Jr., Robert Weber, 
Lester Weers and James Weitz.
  Veterans from other conflicts include: Frank Griggs, James Smith and 
Robert Wideman.
  Our Nation asked a great deal of these individuals--to leave their 
families to fight in unknown lands and put their lives on the line. 
Each one of these brave Coloradans bravely answered the call. They 
served our country with courage, and in return, let us ensure they are 
shown the honor and appreciation they deserve. Please join me in 
thanking these Colorado veterans and the volunteers of Honor Flight of 
Northern Colorado for their tremendous service.

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