[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21160]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                REGARDING AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS DAY

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                            HON. TODD TIAHRT

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2005

  Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, this Sunday, September 25th, is American 
Gold Star Mothers' Day. This important day honors not only fallen 
patriots, but the grieving families they left behind.
  Throughout our America's history, brave men and women have left their 
mothers and fathers to take up arms in defense of this Nation and its 
ideals. Sadly, many of these heroes never return home. Although our 
nation will be forever grateful of their ultimate sacrifice, too often 
we do not remember the sacrifice of their families, especially mothers, 
who are left behind.
  For over 75 years, the American Gold Star Mothers organization has 
stood strong in support of mothers who have lost their children in 
service to this country. Serving as a support group and a service 
organization, American Gold Start Mothers, Inc is a shining example of 
American compassion and strength. I am thankful to have an American 
Gold Star Mothers' chapter in Wichita, tirelessly serving and 
supporting one another in south-central Kansas.
  This Sunday, I hope we can all take a moment to remember the 
sacrifices made for this country and say a prayer for the families that 
were left behind. I know that it is not natural for a parent to 
experience the loss of a child. They deserve our love, support and 
gratitude. We will never forget those who served and those who lost.
  May God bless America, and may God bless our Gold Star Mothers.

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