[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16200]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING VIETNAM WAR MOVING WALL MEMORIAL

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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 20, 2015

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the Vietnam 
Memorial Wall opening ceremony in the City of Coral Springs, Florida. 
The servicemembers whose names are written on the Wall fought valiantly 
to protect our Nation, and they rightfully deserve our recognition and 
admiration.
  The Moving Wall is a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans 
Memorial in Washington DC, which stands as a testament to the loss 
endured in the Vietnam War. This display is coming to my district 
thanks to the dedication of Commissioner Lou Cimaglia, who served in 
the Army Reserve for eight years and made it his goal to bring the Wall 
to Coral Springs.
  The Moving Wall will be on display in Coral Springs, Florida from 
October 22 to 26, 2015. This event allows area residents to experience 
the Vietnam War Memorial and to reflect on the sacrifice of the men and 
women who fought in this conflict. Participants will also have the 
opportunity to leave mementos at the Wall, which will later be included 
at The Moving Wall Museum in Washington, DC.
  I thank the Veterans Coalition for their help bringing the Wall to 
Coral Springs and John Devitt, Norris Shears, Gerry Haver for building 
the Wall. I also thank Commissioner Cimaglia, and all Vietnam veteran 
volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this event possible. I am 
proud to honor them and this event, and express deep appreciation for 
all Vietnam War veterans' service to our Nation.

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