[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 92 (Tuesday, June 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E767]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING AUDREY KENT AND HER SON MIKE KENT

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                          HON. JOHN R. CURTIS

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2018

  Mr. CURTIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to honor Audrey 
Kent and her son Mike Kent for their sacrifices on behalf of our 
nation.
  Audrey Kent served as an army nurse for three years in San Francisco 
during the height of World War II. Working in an operating room, Audrey 
helped injured soldiers from the Pacific recover before being 
transferred home. In this capacity, Audrey alleviated the suffering of 
soldiers exposed to the horrors and carnage of war.
  Mike Kent also heeded the call of duty and served in the Vietnam War. 
As a door gunner on a helicopter, Mike held an especially dangerous 
position that was often the focus of enemy fire. For eleven rigorous 
months, Mike inserted troops into the field, resupplied them, and 
conducted reconnaissance, besides other duties.
  Doug Kent, Mike's brother and Audrey's son, also served during the 
Vietnam War repairing helicopters. Tragically, Doug was killed in a 
helicopter accident on the same day that Mike arrived in Vietnam. 
Doug's name is now inscribed upon the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with 
the names of other fallen heroes. Until now, neither Audrey nor Mike 
have had the opportunity to view Doug's name in person. Thanks to the 
generosity of the Utah Honor Flight program, both veterans will now 
have that opportunity.
  As Audrey and Mike look forward to paying their respects to Doug, I 
honor them for their dedication to freedom and our country. The good 
that both have accomplished during their military service and 
throughout their civilian lives is immeasurable.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the service of Audrey and 
Mike to their country.

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