[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 82 (Thursday, May 29, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H4925]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
MEMORIAL DAY IN FOREST HILL, TEXAS
(Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the citizens of Forest
Hill, Texas, for their recent Memorial Day celebration to honor the
military service contributions of the men and women of our Armed Forces
as well as our public safety officers who have lost their lives in that
city in the line of duty.
I was proud to attend the ceremony, which included 375 names of men
and women who have proudly served the city of Forest Hill and lived
there and have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Also at the park is the Court of Honor, where the names of prisoners
of war and the missing in action serve as a solemn reminder of the
sacrifices for freedom.
We must remember--perhaps now more than ever--that our debt of
gratitude for veterans that have served us can never be repaid in full,
but we owe it to them to keep our commitments to them as a country.
I would like to thank the citizens of Forest Hill for their display
of thanks and respect.
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