[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 169 (Thursday, October 24, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S6153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING RADIOMAN 2ND CLASS FLOYD A. WELLS

  Mr. CRAMER. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life and 
patriotism of Radioman 2nd Class Floyd A. Wells. A native of Cavalier, 
ND, he answered the call to defend his country during World War II. At 
the age of 24, he made the ultimate sacrifice on December 7, 1941, 
along with 2,402 other soldiers and sailors during the Japanese attack 
on Pearl Harbor.
  It was not until earlier this year that his remains were positively 
identified, and on October 1 he was brought home to be buried at the 
North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. Attending this burial were members of 
his family who traveled from across the Nation to pay their respects to 
this beloved member of their family. Even though most of them had never 
met him, together they mourned the lost blessings of Floyd not being a 
part of their family for the past 78 years.
  He was remembered as a generous man and a gifted athlete who had a 
full life ahead of him. Floyd's life could have included competing in 
sports at college and having a family and home of his own.
  Floyd's burial service was a poignant reminder of how the sacrifice 
of heroes defending our country has an impact on those who knew and 
loved them far into the future. He died so Americans could live in 
peace and prosperity. I am thankful he is now back in his home State, 
lying in eternal rest with other North Dakota heroes, and I am grateful 
for the continued work of the many patriots who are committed to 
identifying the remains of all unknown soldiers and bringing them home.
  Mr. President, to the family of Radioman 2nd Class Floyd A. Wells, I 
join citizens across the Nation in sending our sincere condolences. It 
is heroes like Floyd whose service has kept our communities, State, 
Nation, and world safe. His life made a difference in the lives of all 
of us, and we are forever grateful.

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