[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16028]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PEARL HARBOR

  (Mr. HIGGINS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today marks the 75th anniversary of the 
tragic attacks on Pearl Harbor. It is a day we reflect to remember over 
2,400 Americans whose lives we lost that morning.
  Today I especially remember Army Corporal Earl Wickett, a south 
Buffalo native, who was stationed at Pearl Harbor on the day of the 
attacks. Mr. Wickett went on to fight on behalf of our Nation for over 
4 years.
  Following his tour, he returned home to western New York, raised a 
family, and continued to serve his community as a Buffalo firefighter.
  Unfortunately, Mr. Wickett is no longer with us, passing away a few 
years ago, but his stories and acts of bravery live on.
  Today I join all Americans in remembering those who paid the ultimate 
price at Pearl Harbor and those who sought and seek to protect our 
freedom here and throughout the world. This Nation is always grateful 
for those like Mr. Wickett, for their bravery, dedication, and selfless 
service.

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