[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 148 (Monday, September 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E943]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING HONOR FLIGHT OF SOUTHERN OREGON

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                            HON. CLIFF BENTZ

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 23, 2024

  Mr. BENTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Korean, Vietnam, and 
WWII War Veterans from Oregon's Second Congressional District who are 
visiting their memorials on the Capitol Plaza through the efforts of 
Honor Flight of Oregon. When I have the opportunity to meet these 
heroes, I am reminded of the enduring words of President Ronald Reagan, 
``Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. It 
must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.'' 
Our veterans embody this spirit, having fought valiantly in Korea, 
Vietnam, and WWII to preserve the freedoms we hold dear. Their courage 
and dedication remind us that the price of liberty is always worth 
paying. It is my privilege to include in the Record their names.
  Veterans on this Honor Flight from Oregon are as follows: Kenneth 
Amburn, Jack Crockett, Jack Fitzgerald, Ronald Greene, Michael Grover, 
Roger Heegard, Ronald Hemphill, Gary Hoffman, Freddy Humble, Kevin 
Johnson, Wayne Kleckner, Richard Little Jr., Kenneth Marvin, Terry 
Moore, Gerald Newcomb, Terry Peariso, Ray Rose, David Schwab, Colben 
Keith Sime Jr., Jack war''Smith, Robert Stangier, Gregory Storey, Dale 
Vincent, Richard Vowell, William Wilde, Curtis Williams, David Young, 
Steven Eggert, Nathan Greene, Shasta Little, Kevin Pierson, Roy 
Starbeck, and Israel Wallace, Tyr Symank, Robert Symank. These heroes 
join over 260,000 Veterans who have been honored through the Honor 
Flight Network of volunteers nationwide since 2005.
  Mr. Speaker, General Douglas MacArthur once said, ``The soldier, 
above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear 
the deepest wounds and scars of war.'' As a Nation, we must never take 
for granted the liberties we enjoy today, recognizing that these 
freedoms have been hard-won by the honor, commitment, and sacrifice of 
our Veterans. Each Member in this chamber and every citizen in these 
United States should be humbled by the courage of the brave Veterans 
who voluntarily faced danger and adversity to preserve our country and 
way of life. Colleagues, please join me in thanking these Veterans and 
the volunteers of Honor Flight of Oregon for their remarkable service 
and devotion to our great country.

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