[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 24, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E708]
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                 COMMEMORATING MARYLAND'S FALLEN HEROES

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                            HON. ANDY HARRIS

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2017

  Mr. HARRIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of one of our 
nation's most important holidays, Memorial Day. On Monday, May 29, we 
will honor the brave men and women who have given their lives to this 
great nation. Over the course of our nation's history, countless 
Marylanders have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom 
here at home and to liberate others from tyranny abroad. Since the War 
on Terror began in 2002, more than 135 Marylanders have died fighting 
for what they believe in.
   Amidst the festivities and parades we will all enjoy on Monday, let 
us not lose sight of the sacrifices made by our men and women in 
uniform, or the sacrifices made by the families they leave behind. 
These heroes and their families deserve our utmost respect, support, 
and gratitude. May God bless these fallen heroes and their families, 
and may God bless the United States of America.

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