[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 180 (Wednesday, November 14, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H9513-H9514]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, this weekend, the world 
recognized the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, which ended 
on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
  As a 31-year veteran, son of a Flying Tiger, and father of four sons 
who have served in the military overseas, I have a personal 
appreciation for servicemembers and families. South Carolina has a long 
history of patriotic military service, including in World War I. Our 
State is grateful that eight South Carolinians received the 
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Medal of Honor, which was bestowed upon only 78 veterans for the Nation 
during the war.
  I appreciate representing Fort Jackson, which was created in 1917 as 
the United States entered the Great War. Each time I meet our soldiers, 
I am so impressed by their professionalism of the troops and their 
leadership.
  Let us never forget the sacrifices to preserve America while 
liberating occupied allies. Freedom is not free.
  I thank VA representatives Lee Becker and Brendon Gehrke for the 
commemorative pin.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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