    [Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 37, Number 44 (Monday, November 5, 2001)]
    [Pages 1561-1562]
    [Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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    Statement on the Death of Gerry Solomon

    October 26, 2001

        Gerry Solomon was a true patriot. A decorated veteran of the U.S.
    Marine Corps, he was a tireless advocate of the men and women of the
    United States military who continued to work to protect the interests of
    America's veterans long after his service in

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    the U.S. Congress ended. Gerry Solomon will always be remembered as true
    to his creed: duty, honor, country.

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