[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 26 (Thursday, February 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E127]
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               IN RECOGNITION OF FORT BEDFORD HONOR GUARD

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 2021

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the Fort 
Bedford Honor Guard as this treasured organization marks 75 years of 
service to the Bedford County community.
  The Fort Bedford Honor Guard, which is believed to be one of the 
longest-serving all-volunteer veteran honor guards in the nation, was 
formed in 1946 by World War II veterans Fred Wilfong, Ray Mock, Adam 
Crouse, Bob May, and Bob Howsare. For decades, this group has lived out 
its mission statement, ``We Honor the Dead by Serving the Living,'' by 
serving the community with participation in funerals, parades, special 
services, and other ceremonies to honor the American flag, our 
veterans, and military families.
  The members of the Fort Bedford Honor Guard are outstanding 
Americans, and we are indebted to their service to Bedford County, our 
Commonwealth, and our nation. I thank the leaders and members of the 
Fort Bedford Honor Guard for their years of service and congratulate 
them on this remarkable 75th anniversary.

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