[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 5, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING GOLD STAR SPOUSE DAY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Gold Star Spouse Day.
  Today, we honor the surviving loved ones of military servicemembers 
who died while serving our country. This day offers remembrance for the 
spouses and their families as well as a time of recognition of their 
sacrifices.
  As an Army dad, I am blessed my son returned home. I am aware that 
this is not the case for all families, and we must take the time to 
remember, the time to respect, and the time to honor the spouses and 
their families of our fallen servicemembers.
  Gold Star Spouse Day brings awareness of the sacrifices and grief 
these spouses and families have faced in the name of our country.
  Mr. Speaker, let us all take a moment to remember that our freedom is 
not free. Gold Star families have lost a loved one and paid a heavy 
price, all in the name of protecting our freedom. They deserve our 
gratitude today and every day.

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