[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18903]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING MASTER SERGEANT FRANK NORWOOD

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                          HON. CHELLIE PINGREE

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 30, 2015

  Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Master Sergeant 
Frank Norwood, an outstanding Maine veteran and patriot who has 
distinguished himself with his outstanding service to our country, 
state, and veterans.
  Master Sergeant Norwood is well known in my state for his role as the 
Maine Military Funeral Honors Coordinator, a post in which he has 
earned statewide respect from military, government, and civilian 
communities. Since 2005, his team has performed 12,000 military 
funerals and, over the last five years, has been at every single Maine 
veteran's funeral. This incredible feat--unmatched by any other state--
is a true show of respect to the veterans who have defended our 
country.
  In addition, Master Sergeant Norwood has led the Maine State Select 
Honor Guard to become the pride of the Maine Army National Guard. 
During his tenure there, he has coordinated over 700 events and 
personally participated in over 500 of them, ranging from gubernatorial 
inaugurations, posting colors at major sporting events, and performing 
military funerals for our fallen heroes. Additionally, he has 
instructed numerous veterans' organizations and community groups on 
ceremonial and flag etiquette, often volunteering his personal time.
  I would also like to recognize Master Sergeant Norwood's many years 
of distinguished service in the Army and the Maine Army National Guard. 
He served in Grenada, helped ready Maine's Guard members for an 
overseas deployment in the War on Terror, and earned numerous military 
honors and awards.
  Frank Norwood is a great leader and patriot. The people of Maine are 
honored by his dedication, and I thank him wholeheartedly for his 
service to our veterans and our nation.

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