[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 177 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H7402]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING AIRBORNE FIRST CLASS IRVING MUNROE

  (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Airborne 
First Class Irving Munroe, a veteran of the United States Air Force 
from my district in Rhode Island.
  On June 1, 1951, just few days shy of his 20th birthday, Airman 
Munroe went missing in action after his aircraft was shot down over 
Kwaksan, North Korea.
  Airman Munroe was a devoted son and brother, and our Nation will 
never be able to fully repay his family for their loss. Airman Munroe 
was finally laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on October 13, 
2016, in a ceremony attended by those closest to him.
  His family, which has accumulated more than 100 years of total 
military service over two generations, truly understands the meaning of 
service to our country.
  Americans are fortunate to live in a free and safe country because of 
the extraordinary sacrifices of those who have served in our Armed 
Forces. We owe all who serve and their families our genuine gratitude 
and deep respect.
  On behalf of a grateful Nation, I want to sincerely thank the Munroe 
family for their service.

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