[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 107 (Wednesday, June 26, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING WORLD WAR II VETERAN ROBERT ``AL'' PERSICHITTI

  (Mr. MORELLE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Robert ``Al'' Persichitti, 
a World War II veteran and beloved member of my community who recently 
passed away while en route to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-
Day.
  I had the honor of meeting Al several years ago, and we became fast 
friends. I loved hearing him talk about his time in the United States 
Navy where he served in Guadalcanal, the Battle of Okinawa, and the 
fight at Iwo Jima, landmark moments in our country's history.
  At the spry young age of 102, Al's dedication to his country never 
wavered. Al embodied the very meaning of the word ``patriot,'' and his 
commitment to service over self should inspire us all.
  May we follow the famous advice of General George Patton by not 
mourning the death of Al Persichitti, but instead thanking God that 
such a remarkable man lived.
  Mr. Speaker, may Al rest in peace. He certainly earned it.

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