Recognizing the Life, Service, and Sacrifice of Our Military Service Members: Clarence Memorial Day Dedication

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Mr. LANGWORTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life, service, and sacrifice of the brave men and women who served our great Nation. Memorial Day is a holiday of reverence: a date set for us to come together as a Nation and ensure that we remember our debt of gratitude to those brave soldiers who gave their lives defending our country and freedoms.

On May 27, 2024--this Memorial Day--thirteen names were added to the Clarence Veterans Memorial Honor Walls. I am honored to include in the Record their names to be remembered and honored forever:

Robert C. Baker, Navy

Laverne R. Corbett, Army

Samuel J. Dale, Navy

Dean C. Decker, Navy

Raymond R. Ebersole, Navy

James B. Ebersole, Army

Russell J. Gibson, Sr., Army

Russell J. Gibson, Jr., Army

James P. Misner, Army

H. William Pollack II, Army

Angelo J. Sorci, Army

Thomas A. Sweeney, Navy

Michael. L Turpin, Marine Corps

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. On behalf of the United States Congress and New York's 23rd Congressional District, I ask that this body join me in honoring these brave service members.

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