[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 15, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E76]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     HONORING SGT. WALTER FRANKLIN

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 15, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a 
fellow Mississippian, and pay tribute to a veteran of The United States 
Army, Mr. Walter Franklin.
  Sgt. Franklin is a native of Washington County, MS. He is the fifth 
child born to Mr. L.A. and Bessie Franklin. His education was received 
through Weddington Elementary School and TL Weston High School in 
Greenville, MS.
  Sgt. Franklin attended Basic Military Training at Fort Braggs, North 
Carolina. After basic training he was transferred to the military base 
in Louisiana. Sgt. Franklin was a staff sergeant in the Army and served 
his country for sixteen years.
  Throughout his military career he served his country here in America 
as well as oversees. In the United States he was stationed in Georgia, 
Seattle Washington, California, and Alabama. Overseas, he served in 
countries like Germany and Vietnam. Sgt. Franklin was one of two sons 
of L.A. and Bessie Franklin to serve in the US military. His brother, 
Alonzo, was a member of the United States Marines.
  Sgt. Franklin was unable to finish his career, which was his aim, due 
to an accident which severely damaged his leg. After being honorably 
discharged from the Army, he started his second career in security 
services and law enforcement. He worked for the Washington County 
Sheriff Department in Mississippi.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing a veteran, 
Sgt. Walter Franklin, of The United States Army.

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