[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 105 (Thursday, June 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E571]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING EVERETT'S MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 15, 2023

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
the Everett Lions Club on their formal dedication of the statue, 
``Brothers of Honor'' to memorialize Everett Medal of Honor recipients, 
Sergeant Ellis Weicht and Staff Sergeant Robert Hartsock.
  The Everett Lions Club has continuously dedicated their efforts to 
ensuring the legacy of our American heroes is kept alive. With an 
unwavering focus on honoring those who served, and those who never 
returned home, the Lions Club has created a life-sized bronze monument 
to Medal of Honor recipients Sergeant Ellis and Staff Sergeant Robert 
Hartsock, for their valor in combat.
  Sergeant Ellis Weicht received the Medal of Honor for his actions in 
Saint-Hippolyte, France on December 3, 1944--while commanding an 
assault against encamped enemy positions in the town, Sergeant Weicht 
drew enemy fire, and with disregard for his own safety, provided 
effective fire before being mortally wounded.
  On February 23, 1969, Staff Sergeant Hartsock was serving with the 
44th Infantry Platoon when the Dau Tieng Base Camp came under attack. 
During the attack, Staff Sergeant Hartsock led his men bravely, 
protecting the vital brigade tactical operations center and nearby 
prisoner compound. As an enemy fighter detonated a satchel charge, 
Staff Sergeant Hartsock, with no regard for his own safety, pulled the 
charge under himself in order to shield his fellow soldiers from the 
blast.
  Both of these men gave their lives while working to save the lives of 
the men they served beside, and we owe them both a debt of gratitude 
that we can never fully repay.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District, I thank the 
Everett Lions Club for their dedication to honoring these men who, in 
the words of President Abraham Lincoln, have given ``the last full 
measure of devotion.''

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