[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 150 (Monday, September 19, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE KOREAN AND VIETNAM WAR VETERANS

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                            HON. CLIFF BENTZ

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 19, 2022

  Mr. BENTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the Korean and Vietnam 
War Veterans from Oregon's Second Congressional District who are 
visiting their memorials on the National Mall through the efforts of 
Honor Flight of Oregon. When I have the opportunity to meet these 
heroes, I am reminded of the enduring words of General George S. 
Patton, who said, ``Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won 
by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads 
that gains that victory.'' The words he spoke then, Madam Speaker, 
still ring true today. Those who value liberty are indebted to these 
heroes, for each one of them chose to defend freedom through acts of 
service, incredible sacrifice, and bravery on behalf of our country. It 
is my privilege to include in the Record their names.
  The Veterans on this Honor Flight from Oregon are as follows: Robert 
Altvatter, Army; Dennis Allen, Marine Corps; Kenneth Anderson, Navy; 
Fred Barber, Marine Corps; Keith Becker, Marine Corps; Robin Brown, 
Coast Guard; Ricky Davis, Air Force; James DeSully, Army; George 
Endicott, Army; Robert Fincham, Navy; James Gabriel, Navy; Vernon 
Gurney, Army; James Lindgen, Navy; Thomas Mabalot, Navy; Thomas McCann, 
Navy; James Mills, Navy; George Oldham, Army; Joseph Petrelli, Navy; 
Thomas Queener, Navy; Wade Reece, Army; John Richardson, Marine Corps; 
Ronald Robbel, Army; Harold Schneider, Navy; Gerald Smith, Army; 
Spencer Stewart, Marine Corps; Allan Tobiason, Army; Jay Turnage, Navy; 
Mark Wirges, Marine Corps, Jimmie Young, Marine Corps; and James 
Zupancic; Air Force.
  These heroes join over 240,000 Veterans who have been honored through 
the Honor Flight Network of volunteers nationwide since 2005. I would 
also like to recognize volunteer Dr. Jana Frazier for her years of 
dedicated service to our Veterans and the Central Oregon Honor Flight.
  Madam Speaker, Ronald Reagan affirmed that, ``We owe this freedom of 
choice and action to those men and women in uniform who have served 
this Nation and its interests in time of need. In particular, we are 
forever indebted to those who have given their lives that we might be 
free.'' As a nation, we must never take for granted the liberties we 
enjoy today, recognizing that these freedoms have been hard-won by the 
honor, commitment, and sacrifice of our Veterans. Each Member in this 
chamber and citizen in these United States should be humbled by the 
courage of the brave Veterans who voluntarily underwent dangers and 
successes in order to preserve our country and way of life. Colleagues, 
please join me in thanking these Veterans and the volunteers of Honor 
Flight of Oregon for their remarkable service and devotion to our great 
country.

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