September 18, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 150 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE HIGH PLAINS HONOR FLIGHT

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                            HON. JOE NEGUSE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2019

  Mr. NEGUSE. Madam Speaker, I recognize the participation of 120 
veterans from Northern Colorado who visited Washington DC this past 
weekend with the High Plains Honor Flight. I am tremendously grateful 
each of these individuals had the opportunity to visit the memorials 
built in their honor in our nation's capital and to be recognized for 
their service to our country. With strong courage of conviction, these 
veterans took flight from Loveland, Colorado and traveled to 
Washington, DC to visit the memorials which recognize their 
contributions to our nation and world.
  The Northern Colorado community, as well as the American people, 
extend a debt of gratitude to these veterans and all of their fellow 
service members for their service and for all they have done to 
maintain and preserve the rights of the American people at home and 
promote peace and democracy abroad.
  I commend High Plains Honor Flight for continuing the work of Honor 
Flight Northern Colorado and advancing their effort to serve and honor 
the veterans of Colorado. I know I join with all my fellow Coloradans 
who witnessed their departure in expressing our gratitude and 
recognition of this historic Honor Flight.
  These veterans, above all, understand the gravity of the sacrifices 
that Washington, DC's memorials document, and I am grateful they had 
the opportunity to visit these monuments in-person, both to reflect on 
the enormous service they contributed to our nation and to pay respect 
to the fallen soldiers on behalf of each of us.
  I send my sincerest gratitude to the participants of the High Plains 
Honor Flight for all they have done for our Northern Colorado community 
and for the American people. Their service will never be forgotten.

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