[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 191 (Monday, November 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1176]
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                           FREEDOM ISN'T FREE

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 1, 2021

  Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, Veterans Day is approaching and although 
we recognize these selfless individuals annually, one day surely is not 
enough. Every year we honor these individuals and their sacrifices, but 
we don't always get to hear their stories. Here, in South Jersey, we 
have an incredible community of active military and veterans, as well 
as their families. Today we honor three individuals: Jerry Callahan, 
Marco Polo Smigliani, and Ronald Rease. Their stories have been 
depicted in Veronica Dudo's, Emmy-nominated story, Freedom Isn't Free. 
These men put their lives on the line for our country in three wars. 
These men, all from South Jersey, are Purple Heart recipients after 
they were wounded in battle protecting our great Nation. As a district, 
and a Nation, we owe unconditional reverence to the three of them for 
their sacrifices to this country. I thank the gentlemen, it is an honor 
to be their Congressman.

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