[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 137 (Monday, September 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1247]
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   HONORING 9/11 VICTIMS OF NEW JERSEY'S THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                         HON. THOMAS MacARTHUR

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 12, 2016

  Mr. MacARTHUR. Mr. Speaker, upon the 15th anniversary of the 
September 11th Terrorist Attacks, I rise today to honor all the victims 
of that horrible day, and specifically, those of New Jersey's Third 
Congressional District. Innocent loved ones were stolen far too soon 
from family and friends, and brave first responders were lost in the 
line of duty in the wake of the attacks.
  The love that we demonstrated for our fellow citizens in the 
aftermath of the attacks was the ultimate rebuke to the hatred of those 
who attacked us fifteen years ago. I stand today, overwhelmed with that 
same love and feeling of unity. Today, I would like to especially 
remember these New Jersey residents:

Manuel Alarcon of Medford
Peter Apollo of Waretown
Brett Bailey of Brick
Nicholas Bogdon of Pemberton Borough
Christopher Cramer of Stafford
Michael Diehl of Brick
Patricia Fagan of Toms River
Joan Griffith of Willingboro
Leroy Homer of Evesham
Gricelada James of Willingboro
Robert Kennedy of Toms River
Ferdinand Morrone of Lakewood
Jon Perconti of Brick
James Sands, Jr. of Brick
Raphael Scorca of Beachwood
Lesley Thomas of Brick
Christopher Traina of Brick
Perry Thompson of Mount Laurel
Lee Adler of Springfield
JoAnn Heltibridle of Springfield
James Murphy of Point Pleasant

  This anniversary should remind us that the American way of life 
stands for freedom and the firm belief that people can govern 
themselves through free exchange of ideas and respect for one another. 
We do not bend to those who rule by oppression, violence, and fear and 
that will never change. This anniversary reminds us that we can band 
together, that we have done so in the past and that we will continue to 
do so going forward, in the spirit of our nation. Today, we move 
forward together in honor of those that were lost on that terrible day, 
united as one, determined to prevent such terrible tragedy from 
occurring again.
  Mr. Speaker, the people of New Jersey's Third Congressional District 
are tremendously honored to have had each and every one of these 
victims as selfless and dedicated members of their communities. It is 
with a heavy heart that I commemorate their lives, and recognize the 
lasting legacies that they have left behind, before the United States 
House of Representatives.

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