[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 179 (Tuesday, November 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1516]
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              HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF JOHN SNYDER

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 13, 2018

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, on this Veterans Day weekend, it is my 
honor to recognize the life of John Snyder. As a proud Veteran of the 
Second World War and an upstanding member of his community, John is an 
indispensable part of Michigan's First District.
  John served in the U.S. Navy as a pilot from 1940 until 1945--from 
before the attack on Pearl Harbor to when we reached the shores of 
Japan. He served as a flight instructor and flight leader, never losing 
a pilot under his command. During the Island-Hopping campaign, John 
flew throughout the South Pacific on his Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter 
and shot down several enemy aircraft over the course of the war. As an 
officer with several decorations, John is proud of his military service 
and enjoys sharing his experience with others.
  For the United States, World War II was a turning point. As citizens, 
we found strength in a common purpose, found the ties that bind us 
together, and displayed the impenetrable force of American democracy. 
Over 400,000 American lives were lost--lives given in the defense of 
freedom. We owe John and his brothers in arms an enormous debt of 
gratitude. Veterans Day weekend gave those in Michigan's First District 
an opportunity to show their thanks for the sacrifices demanded of John 
and all of our servicemen and women. He has served our nation 
willingly, honorably, and without bias. John was recognized on Veterans 
Day, November 11th, at American Legion Post 114 in Greenwood, Michigan.
  Mr. Speaker, it's my honor today to acknowledge the extraordinary 
life of John Snyder. I ask that you join with me and the people of 
Michigan's First District in thanking him for his unwavering commitment 
to our nation and its people.

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