Political Quotes

“today I rise to honor the life of Charles C. Myers, a proud American and a decorated World War II veteran. While Charles is no longer with us, his legacy lives on. On behalf of the U.S. Senate and all Americans, I would like extend our deepest gratitude for his service to this Nation. Charles was born on November 19, 1926, in Bismarck, AR. He grew up on his family's farm in Hot Springs County, where he was raised by his mother and father, alongside two sisters and three brothers. Charles had an unyielding sense of adventure, spending his youth hunting squirrels and riding horses. He quickly earned a reputation as an avid horseback rider, watchful older brother, and dutiful son. Like many young men during the war, the Myers boys felt a strong obligation to defend their country. All four brothers joined the military throughout the course of the war, including Charles, whose determination to enlist knew no bounds. He falsified his age on his enlistment papers, enrolling into the Army as a paramedic. For Charles, this was a critical moment that filled him with a burgeoning sense of loyalty and honor. After Charles completed his training at Fort Bliss, he was sent overseas, where he served as a highly respected combat medic in the 5th Cavalry Regiment 1st Cavalry Division of the Army, operating in the Pacific theater. There, the cross on the back of a combat medic eventually served as a conspicuous target for the enemy.…”