[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16461]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            PEARL HARBOR DAY

  (Mr. HIGGINS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, this Sunday, December 7, is the 73rd 
anniversary of the attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor. 
That day, over 2,000 American soldiers and sailors lost their lives, 
and another 1,000 were wounded.
  South Buffalo native, Army Corporal Earl Wickett, witnessed the 
horrors of that day; fought bravely for this Nation; and was fortunate 
to make it back, raise a family, and serve his community as a Buffalo 
firefighter. Sadly, Earl passed away this year, but his stories and the 
bravery of all of those who served that day must always be remembered.
  On Sunday, West Seneca American Legion Post 735 will be among those 
recognizing Pearl Harbor Day and honoring the promise to never forget 
the sacrifices and service of those who were there on that day.
  Today, I join them and others in paying tribute to all of those who 
faced the unthinkable at Pearl Harbor, to survivors, like Earl Wickett, 
and to the many who never made it back.

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