John Shimkus: “At 22 years old, a young man, a loving husband, with yet an unborn child, was called to serve the United States…”

“At 22 years old, a young man, a loving husband, with yet an unborn child, was called to serve the United States Government in the Army. He served 21 months active duty, 11 months in Korea. During that time in Korea, his first son was born. He served and returned home. Upon his return, he continued being a model citizen, raising seven children. The young man in this story is my father. He is emblematic of all our Nation's heroes who served and then went home. I voted 'yes' commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Korean War to thank my dad and all those dads and granddads in our country who laid down their lives for the cause of freedom. Well done. We will not forget you, and we will not forget your sacrifice.”