[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 117 (Thursday, July 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E740-E741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 WISHING WORLD WAR II VETERAN ROBERT BOHYER A VERY HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. RUDY YAKYM III

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 2024

  Mr. YAKYM. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate and wish a very happy and 
special 100th birthday to World War II veteran Robert Bohyer.
  Robert embodies what it means to be a member of the ``Greatest 
Generation.'' When the forces of fascism threatened the peace, 
security, and freedom of millions upon millions, Robert answered the 
call to serve, joining the U.S. Army Air Corps--which later became the 
Air Force--when he was only 18 years old.

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  As a B-17 tail gunner, Robert was assigned to the 486th Bombardment 
Group near Sudbury, England and then later to the 483rd Bombardment 
Group in Italy. All told, Robert flew 35 missions from England and 
Italy, and he faced down mortal danger with the kind of heroic courage 
and valor that we desperately need more of today. Robert succinctly 
captured the danger he confronted by saying ``We were shot up but never 
shot down.'' Robert distinguished himself in service, and he has the 
medals and citations to prove it.
  President Ronald Reagan reminded us that freedom is fragile and must 
constantly be fought for and guarded by each generation. That noble 
mission is exactly what Robert helped carry out when he wore the 
uniform of the United States Military. Because of the service and 
sacrifice of veterans, generations of Americans have been able to 
experience the blessings of liberty and live in a land that is free. 
For that, all of us owe Robert and his fellow veterans a debt that we 
can never fully repay.
  As Robert celebrates a century of life lived to the fullest, I join 
his family and countless Hoosiers in wishing Robert Bohyer a very Happy 
100th Birthday. I commend him for his loyal service to our Nation in 
uniform and the many great contributions he has made to our country. 
May God bless Robert.

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