[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E866]
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   HONORING THE MASSACHUSETTS GOLD STAR MOTHERS' TRIBUTE ON SUNDAY, 
                SEPTEMBER 24, 2023, AT BLESSED SACRAMENT

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 20, 2023

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the fourth 
annual Massachusetts Gold Star Mothers' Tribute at Blessed Sacrament 
Church in Worcester, Massachusetts on Sunday, September 24, 2023.
  The celebration will honor the families of servicemembers who lost 
their lives while serving the United States military. The tribute joins 
together several families from across the state to cherish the memories 
of their loved ones.
  Mr. Speaker, these veterans paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave 
their lives in defense of this country. We are each forever indebted to 
their service to keep us safe at home. However, it's far too easy to 
forget to cherish the family they left behind.
  That's why Cecelia M. Mason will gather these families in Worcester 
on Sunday. She knows that, through community, we can all feel the 
legacy of these servicemen and women. We can join them to thank and 
remember the families these heroes left behind. I am deeply thankful 
for the tireless work she has done to bring these families together.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating the lives of our fallen 
neighbors and cherishing the Gold Star Mothers, Fathers, and Families 
who never cease celebrating the legacies of their loved ones. I thank 
the Blessed Sacrament Church in Worcester, Massachusetts in advance for 
holding such a beautiful event and reception.

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