Recognizing the Service of Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice: Clarence Memorial Day Dedication

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Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who laid down their life in service to our great Nation. Memorial Day is a holiday of reverence: a time for us all to come together as a Nation and remember those brave soldiers who died defending our freedoms.

On May 29, 2023, this Memorial Day, 21 names will be added to the Clarence Veteran's Memorial Honor Walls. I am honored to include in the Record their names to be remembered forever.

James D. Cottrell--Army

Bernard J. Fisher--Army

David C. Hartzell III--Navy

John W. Hastings--Air Force

Edwin J. Hens Jr.--Army

Thomas R. Hens--Marine Corps

John M. Hens--Marine Corps

Peter J. Hens--Army

John L. Leamer--Army

Cletus F. Leising--Army

George V. Mesaros--Army

Ronald J. Michnik--Army

John S. Nowak--Army

Arthur O'Leary--Coast Guard

John E. Pajak--Navy

Michael A. Pasquarella--Army

Lee A. Rowlands--Army

John (Jack) W. Smeltz--Navy

Michael P. Stockmeyer--Navy

Robert G. Trowbridge--Air Force

R. Scott Wilson--Army

Though gone, these men and women will not be forgotten. It is now our duty to remember their sacrifice, courage, and valor as we go forward and continue to grow and build the greatest Nation the world has ever seen.

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