[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 88 (Friday, May 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           GOLD STAR FAMILIES

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                            HON. KEVIN HERN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 24, 2019

  Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Madam Speaker, to many Americans, this 3-
day weekend is an excuse to take a trip, go to the pool, barbeque, and 
celebrate the start of summer. But to millions of Americans, it's the 
reminder of the sacrifices that our military men and women make every 
single day to preserve our country's freedoms.
  No one understands that sacrifice better than Gold Star Families.
  The Gold Star Legacy is an organization that honors the memory of our 
fallen heroes by supporting their families and raising awareness of the 
struggles that military families go through.
  The sacrifices and struggles of military families are often 
overlooked on these holidays, but their sacrifices are just as 
important to the protection of our country as the ones made by those 
who answer the call to serve.
  This Memorial Day, I am grateful for the dedication and sacrifices 
not only from our military, but also from their families, especially 
the families of our fallen heroes. I send my sincerest respect and 
sympathy to our Gold Star Families today.
  I encourage all Americans to take some time this weekend to reflect 
on the men and women who bravely serve, the heroes we've lost and the 
families they left behind.

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