[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Pages 9773-9774]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO WILFRED KADLEC

 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I honor Wilfred Kadlec, who 
served in the Pacific theater of World War II with the U.S. Navy. On 
this Memorial Day, I would like to commend him for his brave actions 
and devoted service to our country.
  Like many of his generation, Kadlec responded honorably to the call 
of duty

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in the Second World War. Kadlec served his country bravely as a Petty 
Officer, Second Class, on the USS Radford and the USS Klondike. 
Kadlec's sacrifice is evident as he received the Purple Heart among 
many other medals during his service in the U.S. Navy.
  Kadlec continued to serve his local and veterans' communities long 
after his military service ended in 1946. He served as an officer on 
the Liberty Township board for over 60 years. Also, he is a member of 
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3179 of Faulkton, SD, and the 
American Legion Post 259 of Roscoe, SD.
  Kadlec is one example of the great generation that carried our Nation 
through its most difficult times. We are indebted to their sacrifice 
and their willingness to fight for the American people and way of life.
  Again, I would like to thank Wilfred for his service as we remember 
all those who have protected freedom around the world and have made 
sacrifices to keep America safe on this Memorial Day.

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