[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 162 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H6112]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO ARMY CORPORAL DONALD MATNEY

  (Mrs. HARTZLER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Army Corporal 
Donald Matney, a native of Seymour, Missouri, and a Korean war veteran.
  On July 20, 1950, Corporal Matney's unit attempted to delay enemy 
from capturing a town near Taejon, South Korea. Enemy infantry and 
armor units were able to force the division out of the town and block 
withdrawal routes.
  Matney was reported missing in action following the attacks. After 56 
long years, Corporal Matney's remains were identified and he has made 
his final trip home.
  Corporal Matney fought in defense of America and the freedoms we 
cherish today. I am saddened thinking of the time lost, but also 
thankful the Matney family can have that long overdue closure. As a 
nation, we are indebted to the sacrifice he made, and we are grateful 
for the freedoms he fought to preserve. His memory will live forever as 
one of honor and courage.
  I am blessed to honor the life of Donald Matney today, and I thank 
him and all veterans for their noble service to our country. We must 
never forget that freedom is not free.
  Welcome home, Corporal. Thank you for giving your all for us. We owe 
you a debt of service we will never be able to repay.

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