Patrick J. Tiberi: “I want to thank Chairman Miller and his committee members for supporting my bill, H.R. 960, to designate the VA…”

“I want to thank Chairman Miller and his committee members for supporting my bill, H.R. 960, to designate the VA community-based outpatient clinic in Newark, Ohio, as the Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic. Born in Knox County and a resident of Newark, Specialist Daniel Kinnard served bravely as a medic in the 101st Army Airborne Division, the famed Screaming Eagles, during the Vietnam war. On February 17, 1968, he rushed through hostile enemy fire to treat and rescue wounded soldiers. For his bravery, as was mentioned, and his heroism on that day, he was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor. Twenty- one short days later, Specialist Kinnard was killed in action rendering aid to his fellow paratroopers. He was just 18 years old. Mr. Speaker, next Monday is Memorial Day, a time we pause to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our great Nation. Today I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 960 to honor Specialist Kinnard and those who served courageously beside him and rename this clinic in the 12th District Ohio town of Newark, Ohio. I appreciate the leadership of our chairman and the committee's work on this.”