[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Pages 9745-9746]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      WORLD WAR II VETERANS VISIT

  Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. President, today I wish to pay tribute to 
the outstanding military service of a group of incredible Coloradans. 
At a critical time in our Nation's history, these veterans each played 
a role in defending the world from tyranny, truly earning their 
reputation as guardians of peace and democracy through their service 
and sacrifice. Now, thanks to Honor Flight, these combat veterans came 
to Washington, DC, to visit the national memorials built to honor those 
who served and those who fell. They have also come to share their 
experiences with later generations and to pay tribute to those who gave 
their lives. I am proud to welcome them here, and I join with all 
Coloradans in thanking them for all they have done for us.
  I also want to thank the volunteers from Honor Flight of Southern 
Colorado who made this trip possible. These volunteers are great 
Coloradans in their own right, and their mission to

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bring our veterans to Washington, DC, is truly commendable.
  I wish to publicly recognize the veterans who visited our Nation's 
capital, many seeing for the first time the memorials built as a 
tribute to their selfless service. Today, I honor these Colorado 
veterans on their visit to Washington, DC, and I join them in paying 
tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of liberty.
  These veterans from World War II include Charles Barnett, James 
Hubbard, John Lee, Donald Joiner, John Cotton, Anthon Aragon, Sedley 
Hall, Fred Radestock, Carl Davidson, Clarence Norris, Gordon Ashwood, 
Gerald McCann, Charles Tomsick, Timothy Churchill, John Ross, Richard 
Gottlieb, Gene Noel, Clifford Hibpshman, Eldon Price, Lester 
McLaughlin, Samuel Stephens, Albert Cordova, and Barlow Westcott.
  Our Nation asked a great deal of these individuals--to leave their 
families to fight in unknown lands and put their lives on the line. 
Each one of these brave Coloradans bravely answered the call. They 
served our country with courage, and in return, let us ensure they are 
shown the honor and appreciation they deserve. Please join me in 
thanking these Colorado veterans and the volunteers of Honor Flight of 
Southern Colorado for their tremendous service.

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