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Gold Star Spouses Day

Floor Speech

Date: April 9, 2024
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Gold Star Spouses Day.

On April 5, we honored the spouses of military servicemembers who died while defending our freedom and serving our country. This day offers remembrance for the spouses while also acting as a time of recognition for their sacrifices.

As an Army dad, I am blessed my son has returned home from his deployments. I am aware that this is not the case for all families, and we must take the time to remember, respect, and honor the spouses of our fallen servicemembers.

Gold Star Spouses Day brings awareness of the sacrifices and the grief these spouses have faced in the name of our country.

Mr. Speaker, let us all take a moment to remember that our freedom is not free. Gold Star families have lost a loved one in the name of protecting our freedom, and they deserve our gratitude today and every day.

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