Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Lieutenant Merle T. Schall. Lieutenant Schall was a member of the United States Navy from Elderton, Pennsylvania. On the evening of November 6, 1943, at approximately 2200 hours, Lieutenant Schall took off for what would be his final journey. His plane was shot down while serving as cover and guidance for a ship below in the Pacific Ocean as he and his fellow Navy men approached Bougainville Island in an effort to regain control from the Japanese who had invaded the island the year before. Sadly, Lieutenant Schall did not survive. On Wednesday, August 26, I had the pleasure and honor of meeting Michael, Lieutenant Schall's nephew, at the Indiana County Courthouse in my district. I was pleased to present Michael with his uncle's much-deserved medals. Lieutenant Schall is a recipient of a Purple Heart, Air Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, the Honorable Service Lapel Pin, and the Gold Star Lapel Button. It was an honor to celebrate his service and his life that he sacrificed to this country at the Indiana Courthouse that day. ____________________”