[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12900-12901]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING DON SHERMAN HUBERT VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 345

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                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 2010

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
the Don Sherman Hubert Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 345 in Redford 
Township, Michigan, as they celebrate 80 years of service to our 
veterans, our community and our country.
  Named in recognition of Don Sherman Hubert, a 22-year-old private who 
served in Company A, 25th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Division, who was 
killed in action on August 29, 1918, during the assault in Juvigny, 
France, and became the first Redford Township serviceman killed during 
World War I. Post 345 has been a part of the Redford community since 
August 6, 1930. Originally located at Seven Mile Road and Dalby St., 
the post moved to the Metropolitan Club on Plymouth Rd from 1977-1982, 
before moving to its current location at Schoolcraft and Inkster Roads.
  Upholding the commitment begun in 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-
American War and the Philippine Insurrection founded local 
organizations to secure rights and benefits for returning soldiers, the 
VFW's national voice has been instrumental in establishing the 
Veteran's Administration, creating the GI Bill, and the development of 
the national cemetery system. Citing the VFW mission ``to honor the 
dead by helping the living'' through veterans service, community 
service, national security and a strong national defense, the 289 
members of Post 345, ranging in age from 21-94, participate in various 
volunteer projects with local hospitals and schools.

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  Madam Speaker, for 80 years the Don Sherman Hubert VFW Post 345 has 
maintained a prominent presence in the Metropolitan Detroit area as a 
leader in service to veterans and civilians alike. Today, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating the storied soldiers of Post 
345 and recognizing their years sacrifice and loyal service to our 
veterans, our community and our country.

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