[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 157 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E991]
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                    HONOR FLIGHT OF SOUTHERN OREGON

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                            HON. CLIFF BENTZ

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 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 Douglas MacArthur, who 
said, ``Duty, honor, country. Those three hallowed words reverently 
dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be.'' 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: John 
Cullett, Navy; Thomas Clarke, Marine Corps; Robert Cline, Air Force; 
Dominic LaRosa, Navy; Harry Nystrom, Navy; Richard Traugh, Army; Virgil 
Wilkes, Army; Agnes Aamot, Air Force; Edward Seto, Army; Charles 
Arguijo, Marine Corps; Steven Baker, Navy; John Banuat, Army; Ronald 
Bly, Marine Corps; Robert Danielson Air Force; Charles Elmore, Army; 
Gary Goulart, Navy; Melvin Griffith, Navy; Karl Hoehne, Marine Corps; 
Larry Larangiera, Army; Richard Otto, Navy; Kenneth Pottmeyer Army; 
James Pringle, Navy; Don Stark, Air Force; Clyde Thrift, Air Force; 
Terry Weakley, Army; Billy Wirch, Navy; Warren Clark, Marine Corps; 
Charles Elmore, Army; Helene LaRosa, Air Force; Bryan Bailey, Navy; and 
Nicholas Rupe, National Guard. These heroes join over 240,000 Veterans 
who have been honored through the Honor Flight Network of volunteers 
nationwide since 2005.
  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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