Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of one of Arkansas's great veterans, Lieutenant Colonel Wilmer Plate, who recently passed away at the age of 99. Will was born in 1919 and began his long career of service shortly after the start of World War II. Will led numerous missions during the war as a commander of a 10-man crew in a B-24. Following the end of World War II, Will continued his service for more than three decades until his retirement from the Air Force as a chief warrant officer 4 and shortly after as a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve. Lieutenant Colonel Plate continued to provide crucial insight into World War II by publishing his memoir entitled, ``The Storm Clouds of War: Reflections of a World War II Bomber Pilot.'' Will earned numerous medals and awards for his service, including, among many others, the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Will was a true American patriot, one of which all Americans and Arkansans can admire, and I extend my deepest respect, affection, and prayers to his friends, family, and loved ones. Honoring the Life and Legacy of Forrest Wood”