[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 14 (Thursday, January 25, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E74]
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                     HONORING MR. EDWARD R. DESMOND

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                        HON. KATHERINE M. CLARK

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 25, 2024

  Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an 
outstanding citizen of Waltham, Massaclrusetts--a devoted husband, 
father, grandfather; a dedicated serviceman; and distinguished World 
War II Navy Veteran, Mr. Edward R. Desmond. Mr. Desmond was honored by 
the History Department at Marshfield High School on January 25, 2023.
  Edward Desmond, known to most as Eddie, served as a Petty Officer 2nd 
Class on USS LCS (L) (3) 128 and served at the Battle of Okinawa. In 
his service he was regarded highly by peers as a good cook and earned 
the Navy's Combat Action Ribbon for his time under fire in the Battle 
of Okinawa.
  Edward also received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II 
Victory Medal and was involved in the Liberation of the Philippines. 
During his time in the Navy he spent time away from family in service 
to his country in some of the longest and hardest battles in the 
history of naval warfare. Perhaps even more notable than the long list 
of accolades and awards is Edward's 40-year career devoted as a Central 
Office Technician for the New England Bell Telephone Company.
  Mr. Desmond has accomplished so much in his life, but none of it 
would have been possible without the support of family. Mr. and Mrs. 
Desmond raised five children. They are the proud grandparents of six 
grandchildren.
  It is a great honor to represent Edward Desmond and his lifetime 
commitment to advancing our Nation's understanding of World War II, 
what happened, and what can be done to avoid another war.

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