[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11610]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO THE SCOTT COUNTY AMERICAN LEGION POST 24

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                           HON. BEN CHANDLER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2005

  Mr. CHANDLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Scott County 
American Legion Post 24. This Sunday, May 29, they will begin their 
annual Memorial Day Pilgrimage.
  Beginning at 8 a.m., these dedicated veterans, along with family and 
friends, will depart from the Scott County Courthouse and travel to 
nine cemeteries to honor and show respect to our many departed 
veterans. They will arrive at the Georgetown Cemetery between 4:30 and 
5 p.m. At this time they will also dedicate the stunning new 22 ft. 
marker honoring all branches of service.
  The history of this important organization dates back to the end of 
World War I, when 15 surviving veterans returned to their homes in 
Scott County. This first pilgrimage was made in three horse drawn 
buggies to three different cemeteries.
  Mr. Speaker, this Memorial Day weekend, it is important we honor and 
pay tribute to all who have served or are currently serving in the 
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. 
At a time when we have thousands of men and women still in harms way in 
Iraq and Afghanistan, it is essential we all take a moment to remember 
their great service and sacrifice.
  The annual Memorial Day Pilgrimage of the Scott County American 
Legion Post 24 is a truly wonderful way to honor the men and women of 
the Armed Forces. I am sincerely grateful for their efforts.

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