[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 157 (Friday, September 11, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E828]
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       RECOGNIZING HOWARD BERRY'S TIRELESS ADVOCACY FOR VETERANS

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                         HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 11, 2020

  Mr. WENSTRUP. Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize Mr. Howard 
Berry of Cincinnati, Ohio, who passed away on June 17, 2020, for his 
tireless advocacy for veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
  After tragically losing his son, Joshua, a U.S. Army veteran, to 
suicide, Mr. Berry dedicated himself to veteran mental health issues 
and veteran suicide. His advocacy throughout Greater Cincinnati led to 
expanded resources and programs for veterans experiencing post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  Recognizing a serious problem, Mr. Berry started Flags for Forgotten 
Soldiers, which placed American flags on the graves of servicemembers 
who died from suicide to honor their service. Flags for Forgotten 
Soldiers has now been replicated in 32 other states.
  Mr. Berry was passionately committed to raising awareness about 
veteran suicide, and in February 2020, Ohio became the first state in 
the nation to dedicate a highway and recognize veteran suicide in that 
way.
  I thank Howard for his commitment to drawing greater attention to 
this issue and providing better resources and care for our nation's 
brave and deserving veterans. Our community is grateful for his many 
years of advocacy and contribution.

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