[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 18930]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING WORLD WAR II VETERANS

  Mr. BAYH. Mr. President, throughout my service to the State of 
Indiana, I have been honored to represent thousands of Hoosier veterans 
who have fought bravely for our country. It is with great honor that I 
recognize the sacrifices of these three courageous men, Private First 
Class Leo Wilson Landess, Private First Class Robert Eugene Osborn, and 
Private First Class John Lee Reynolds, who were called to service in 
World War II to safeguard American freedom. These valiant young men 
defended our Nation and our liberty in the face of evil, before they 
had a chance to receive a high school diploma. It was more than 60 
years ago that these three men left Governor I.P. Gray High School and 
were inducted into the Army. I applaud the Jay County High School 
Corporation for honoring these three World War II veterans, on June 12, 
2004.
  Their effort and unwavering commitment along with 120,000 other 
Hoosier World War II veterans, played a vital role in the long and 
difficult process of helping others enjoy freedom and democracy. By the 
end of the war, almost 13,000 Hoosier soldiers lost their lives. I am 
reminded by a quote by Douglas MacArthur, ``The soldier, above all 
other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest 
wounds and scars of war.'' I would like to express my deep appreciation 
for their dedicated service and the many sacrifices they made on behalf 
of our Nation.

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