Political Quotes

“I wish today to express our Nation's deepest thanks and gratitude to a special man and his family. I recently received word of the untimely death of LTC Charles Munier of Wheatland, WY, while serving his country in the war on terrorism. Lieutenant Colonel Munier passed away on Monday, June 12, 2006, at Walter Reed Hospital following a stroke suffered while serving in Afghanistan where he was helping to train the Afghan army. Lieutenant Colonel Munier served in Wyoming National Guard as facilities manager for Camp Guernsey, Wyoming's training center for both Guard and Active-Duty military. He is remembered by his brother soldiers as a pivotal member of the Camp Guernsey staff and an outstanding officer who took his duties as a citizen soldier very seriously. In his civilian life, Lieutenant Colonel Munier worked for the Platte County Sheriff's Office as the jail administrator. Lieutenant Colonel Munier epitomized the ethos of the citizen soldier. He did not hesitate to put down the plowshare and pick up the rifle when his country needed him. It is because of people like Charles Munier that we continue to live safe and free. America's men and women who answer the call of service and wear our Nation's uniform deserve respect and recognition for the enormous burden that they willingly bear. They put everything on the line every day, and because of these folks, our Nation remains free and strong in the face of danger.…”