[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 159 (Friday, October 4, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        COLLIER-LEE HONOR FLIGHT

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                          HON. FRANCIS ROONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2019

  Mr. ROONEY of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Collier-Lee Honor Flight for their above and beyond service to the 
veterans of our district. Every year, Collier-Lee Honor Flight works to 
take hundreds of veterans from Southwest Florida to our nation's 
capital to visit the memorials that honor their bravery and sacrifice 
in service to our country. These moments are cherished by those who 
served, and many of our veterans would never have the opportunity to 
see them without the help of the honor flight.
  This past weekend, when one veteran, Paul Jordan, needed to remain in 
D.C. due to medical reasons and missed the hero's welcome home ceremony 
event at our airport, Collier-Lee Honor Flight took it upon themselves 
to organize a second patriotic ceremony for Paul--leaving no man 
behind. Collier-Lee Honor Flight members, members of our community, 
airport staff, and fellow veterans, all came together to give him an 
unforgettable welcome home.
  This above and beyond spirit shines through in all the efforts of 
Collier-Lee Honor Flight. Thank you to Collier-Lee Honor Flight and all 
who make these trips possible, those who welcome home our veterans, and 
most importantly to the veterans who served our country so bravely.

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