[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 23671-23672]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING TECHNICIAN 5TH CLASS JUSTICE LAWSON

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Technician 5th Class Justice Lawson of the United States Army, a World 
War II veteran from Florida. His sister lives in Zephyrhills, Florida.
  It is my pleasure to recognize Mr. Lawson for his heroism and bravery 
as a United States

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soldier who fought in the Second World War. He served in the 3rd Tank 
Battalion of the 10th Armored Division.
  I presented Justice Lawson's sister with the Purple Heart, the oldest 
military decoration in the world.
  In the Second World War an astounding 292,000 soldiers never came 
home. Their loss leaves a void in the hearts of families and in the 
soul of a generation. The heroism and dedication of these young men is 
what has made our military the greatest fighting force in the world. 
The courage they displayed during their service in World War II is 
exemplary of the American spirit. Their bravery will not be forgotten 
as Americans and freedom loving people all over the world remain 
indebted to their service.
  Though he earned this honor, Justice never received it from the 
Defense Department and I am pleased to have the opportunity to present 
to his family the Purple Heart for his selfless devotion to duty and 
service to the United States.

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