Recognizing Commander Dan Dyer and His Family for Their Service to the Garland-Tompkins American Legion Post 399

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Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Commander Dan Dyer and his family for their years of service to the Garland-Tompkins American Legion Post 399. Through their exceptional leadership, steadfast devotion, and willingness to serve, the Dyer family has become an indispensable part of Michigan's First District.

In 1966 at the age of 18, Commander Dyer was drafted into the United States Army. A member of the 1st Infantry Division, Bravo Company, he deployed to Southeast Asia where he served with honor and courage as a radio operator and combat soldier during the Vietnam War. Upon his return to the United States 13 months later, he was stationed at Fort Bragg and served as a Drill Sergeant.

With the support of his wife Cindy and his son Jeff, Commander Dyer has dutifully served the Garland-Tompkins American Legion for more than 20 years. After joining the Post in 2001, he later became Post Vice- Commander and then Post Commander in 2012. In these roles, he worked tirelessly to accomplish the many missions and tasks of the Post. However, he did not do this alone. Both his wife Cindy and his son Jeff have played integral roles in the Post's community outreach efforts-- organizing dinners and fundraisers, writing cards to sick Veterans, assisting Post members with their home maintenance needs, along with much more. This family team's collective contributions to the Post and community cannot be overstated.

Madam Speaker, on behalf of Michigan's First Congressional District, I ask you to join me in recognizing the service of Commander Dan Dyer, Cindy Dyer, and Jeff Dyer. Their actions and work have embodied the highest level of patriotism and service to the citizens of their community.

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