[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11358]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             FALLEN HEROES

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                               speech of

                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, as Memorial Day approaches, today 
I rise to honor the many men and women who have died in the service to 
our great country. Throughout our nation's history, men and women have 
fought for freedom and democracy; not only here in the United States, 
but also around the world. These people have put themselves in harm's 
way and paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we can continue to live the 
lives that we do.
  This year's anniversary has special meaning for two reasons. First, 
our country is again at war with members of our armed services deployed 
to hot zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. While these two conflicts are 
challenging, we are committed to staying the course and assisting the 
new governments in creating democratic institutions. Second, the long 
overdue World War II Memorial will finally be dedicated this Saturday 
to honor arguably the ``greatest generation'' of Americans. This is a 
fitting tribute to the millions of veterans who served overseas as well 
as those civilians who worked on the home front.
  At this time, I would like to make special mention of a constituent 
of mine who recently lost his life in Iraq. Marine Corporal Kevin T. 
Kolm of Hicksville died last month while serving in Operation Iraqi 
Freedom. Once again, I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to 
Kevin's family. There is nothing more honorable or praiseworthy than 
serving one's country. It is because of brave servicemen like Kevin 
Kolm that our country will remain free and proud.

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