[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 67 (Monday, April 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E420]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           THE PARRISH FAMILY

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                            HON. JAMES COMER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 19, 2021

  Mr. COMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the bravery and 
sacrifice of the Parrish Brothers of Burkesville, Kentucky.
  Barney, Watson, and Taylor Parrish each honorably served their 
country during World War II, with Barney paying the ultimate sacrifice. 
The Parrish Brothers' service to our country did not end after World 
War II as Watson and Taylor continued defending America during the 
Korean War. During the war, Watson was seriously wounded and returned 
to duty less than a week later, where he also paid the ultimate 
sacrifice. After the Korean War, Taylor returned to Kentucky and 
continued serving others and raising a family in the First District of 
Kentucky. The family's sacrifice was awarded two purple hearts and a 
bronze star.
  The legacy of the Parrish family leads us all to reflect on the 
freedoms we hold dear and the sacrifices American heroes make to 
protect them. The service and sacrifices they bravely gave should not 
and will not be forgotten. I join their family in friends to celebrate 
their legacy and honor their noble service to our country.

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