[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 80 (Friday, May 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E789]
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          MEMORIAL DAY AND HONORING OUR FALLEN SERVICEMEMBERS

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                           HON. JOYCE BEATTY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 22, 2015

  Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, Memorial Day represents one of our nation's 
most important holidays.
  Each year, our nation unites, regardless of political differences and 
ideology, to remember the heroes from all branches of military service 
who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend the very freedoms we hold so 
dear.
  This Monday on Memorial Day, as we honor the courageous men and women 
in uniform who gave their lives to defend our country, we continue our 
nation's long-held tradition of paying tribute to America's fallen 
soldiers.
  On this day of remembrance, let us recall that these brave men and 
women left behind countless loved ones and family members who also 
deserve our collective gratitude.
  As we remember the remarkable lives of our nation's fallen soldiers 
and their families on this Memorial Day, we must continue to honor them 
each day, as a single day of commemoration is far short of what they 
deserve.

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