[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 137 (Wednesday, November 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1515]
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               HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. ROSCOE R. CASSIDY

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the life of an 
outstanding individual, Mr. Roscoe R. Cassidy of Preston, Kentucky. Mr. 
Cassidy served our nation in military uniform from June 3, 1942 to 
October 9, 1945 and recently passed-away at the age of 107.
  As a young man, Mr. Cassidy began his service in the United States 
Army as a Private First Class assigned to Company E, 335th Engineering 
Regiment, Duty Soldier 188. During the United States' campaign to 
achieve victory over the Axis Powers, Mr. Cassidy fought his way from 
Tunisia, Africa, up through southern France, across Italy and did not 
stop until the Allies achieved victory in Germany.
  Mr. Cassidy's valiant performance fighting in four major campaigns 
earned him great distinction, and for his actions he received the 
European Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, four Bonze Stars, and a Good 
Conduct Medal.
  After victoriously returning to his home in Preston, Kentucky, Mr. 
Cassidy began his career of farming and working for the Bath County 
Road Department. Mr. Cassidy enjoyed life and loved to dance while 
listening to country and bluegrass music.
  Mr. Cassidy's bravery and that of his fellow men and women in uniform 
protected our American freedoms for future generations. He was truly an 
outstanding American, a protector of freedom, and an inspiration to us 
all.

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