[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 136 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1434]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING WORLD WAR II VETERAN LESLIE MAST'S 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2013

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in celebration of World War 
II Veteran Leslie Mast's 100th birthday on Saturday, October 5, 2013. 
Mr. Mast, a Machinist Mate First Class, is an extraordinary individual 
from Elkhart, Indiana. Throughout his life, Mr. Mast has demonstrated a 
deep-rooted courage and commitment to his family and our country.
   At the age of 29, Mr. Mast enlisted in the United States Navy as a 
machinist. After training, Mr. Mast sailed to New York where he 
received his overseas assignment. He was sent to Arzew, Algeria where 
his crew spent three weeks training and preparing before they received 
orders to Bizerte, Tunisia. Mr. Mast spent one year in Bizerte 
maintaining and repairing a variety of different vessels. During his 
time in the Navy, Mr. Mast learned how to appreciate the little things 
in life. Thanks to the brave fighting spirit of servicemembers like Mr. 
Mast, freedom triumphed over the empires of tyranny.
   Our country owes a great deal of respect and gratitude to incredible 
individuals like Mr. Mast who have devoted their lives to protect the 
United States of America at home and abroad. Thanks to the service and 
sacrifice of Hoosier war heroes, our country remains strong and free. 
Mr. Mast's commitment to defend liberty truly symbolizes the essence of 
American patriotism.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in celebration of Leslie Mast's 
100th birthday and admirable service to this great nation.

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