Debbie Dingell: “we rise today to pay tribute to the heroic men and women from the great state of Michigan who served in the United…”

“we rise today to pay tribute to the heroic men and women from the great state of Michigan who served in the United States Armed Forces and the civilian defense sector during World War II. The sacrifices that these heroes made to protect our country and defend freedom from the tyranny of totalitarianism will never be forgotten. From Benton Harbor to Detroit, from Calumet to Monroe, brave men and women left behind their homes and loved ones to answer their country's call to duty. Be it fighting in the Atlantic or the Pacific theater or working in one of the many war production plants throughout our state, courageous Michiganders truly helped make America the Arsenal of Democracy. As our forces fight overseas today, like those of yesteryear, we are vividly reminded of the debt of gratitude we owe our men and women in uniform who serve to better our country. Mr. Speaker, we come together as a people on Memorial Day to pay tribute and remember those who have died while defending our Nation and its values of democracy and freedom. This Memorial Day we make a special tribute to the Greatest Generation with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial. This Memorial is well overdue and will ensure that our nation will never forget the brave and gallant service of millions of Americans. Today, we come together to praise and thank the many veterans who answered their country's call to serve.”