[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 7, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
MOURNING THE LOSS OF LINWOOD HOLLAND
(Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia asked and was given permission to address
the House for 1 minute.)
Mrs. KIGGANS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life
and memory of a member of the Greatest Generation, a Congressional Gold
Medal recipient, an American hero: Montford Point Marine Corporal
Linwood Holland.
A constituent of Virginia's Second Congressional District, Corporal
Holland passed away in Suffolk on February 16 at the age of 99 years
old. He leaves behind a legacy of bravery, perseverance, and love of
country.
In 1942, Linwood Holland traveled to Richmond, Virginia, to enlist in
the United States war effort. In the face of adversity and
discrimination, he became one of the first Black Americans to serve in
the Marine Corps.
Over the course of World War II, more than 20,000 Montford Point
marines served in segregated units. Corporal Holland served our Nation
and the Marine Corps honorably, fighting in the consequential battles
of Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.
He courageously paved the way for future generations of Black
Americans and U.S. Marines.
The Suffolk community, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the United
States as a whole has lost a valiant member of the Greatest Generation.
Mr. Speaker, please join me in mourning the loss of Corporal Holland
and honoring this American hero for his service.
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