[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1328]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF THE NJ RUN FOR THE FALLEN

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2016

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the NJ Run 
for the Fallen, scheduled for September 21-25, 2016. The NJ Run for the 
Fallen honors fallen service members from New Jersey and their 
families. It is my honor to recognize this tribute and to extend my 
appreciation to its organizers, participants and all of our military 
members and their families for their service and sacrifice.
  While the NJ Run for the Fallen honors all fallen military men and 
women, it specifically remembers those from New Jersey killed in recent 
military conflicts. Each mile of the run represents and memorializes a 
service member with a Hero Marker, where family members, loved ones, 
veterans and other supporters will be gathered. The runners will stop 
for a presentation and salute of the individual's memory.
  The 2016 run team consists of more than 20 active duty service 
members from across the state and from all branches of the military. 
They will travel nearly 200 miles from Cape May to Holmdel over four 
days, ending at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
recognizing the NJ Run for the Fallen and thanking the organizers, 
participants and supporters for their efforts to honor our military 
heroes and their families. This tribute is an important reminder of the 
sacrifices our service members and their families. I am truly grateful 
for their duty, selflessness and patriotism and thank all of our 
military members and veterans for their service.

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