[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 80 (Thursday, May 19, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S3023]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         TRIBUTE TO BOB NEWMAN

 Mr. DAINES. Madam President, in honor of National Military 
Appreciation Month, I wish to recognize Bob Newman of Musselshell 
County, a U.S. Army veteran. After leaving the Army, he went into law 
enforcement and served his community in the Musselshell County 
Sheriff's Department. Newman has dedicated his life to serving God, his 
country, and his community by giving countless hours of his time to 
military service, as well as helping fellow veterans in a countless 
number of ways.
  Since leaving the Army, Newman has participated in hundreds of 
services aimed towards veterans. Two great examples of his dedication 
are his work with the Patriot Guard of Montana and with Big Sky Honor 
Flights. The Patriot Guard of Montana was founded in 2005, and Newman 
was one of its original members; he now serves as a ride captain. This 
grassroots organization consists of motorcycle riders who want to show 
respect for fallen American soldiers by escorting funeral processions 
for fallen heroes and protecting mourning family and friends from any 
potential disturbances caused by protestors.
  Newman also partakes in Big Sky Honor Flights, an organization whose 
mission is ``to recognize Montana World War II Veterans for their 
sacrifices and achievements by flying them to Washington, D.C., to see 
their memorial at no cost.'' Upon one flight's return in 2013, he was a 
part of the celebrating crowd that welcomed the veterans back at the 
Billings Logan International Airport with loud cheering and waving of 
American flags. Newman said, ``It's an honor to be able to stand for 
them and give them the recognition they deserve.''
  Other services Newman has been involved in are the Missing in America 
Project, assisting families of our fallen heroes in various capacities, 
helping disabled veterans and homeless veterans in addition to an 
endless amount of other projects for those in need.
  Montana has a rich legacy of military service, and Bob is a true 
Montana hero and role model for us all. It takes a devoted and 
courageous person to sacrifice their life to protect the lives and 
freedom that we hold so dear. I am deeply grateful for the many 
sacrifices Bob has made for our Nation and State.

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