September 26, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 156 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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 RECOGNIZING TIM CHAMBERS FOR HIS UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO THE UNITED 
                           STATES OF AMERICA

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                          HON. TROY BALDERSON

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 2019

  Mr. BALDERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
unwavering dedication of retired Marine Staff Sergeant, Tim Chambers.
  First spotted in 2002, Tim Chambers--better known as ``The Saluting 
Marine''--stood at attention for hours as thousands of motorcyclists 
rode past during the Rolling Thunder ``Ride for Freedom'' event in 
Washington, D.C. Since then, Tim has not missed a Rolling Thunder 
event. His single salute in 2002 set an example that has since rippled 
throughout the nation, raising awareness for missing-in-action 
servicemembers and prisoners of war.
  Year after year, Tim continues to give veterans the welcome home they 
deserve yet did not receive upon returning home from war. Standing for 
hours on end in, Tim overcomes physical conditions that would otherwise 
render him immobile, purely to honor the men and women who made the 
ultimate sacrifice for our country.
  A modern-day hero, Tim selflessly rushed into the Pentagon after the 
crash of American Airlines Flight 77 during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, 
without knowing what lay ahead for him, the victims, and our country. 
Tim stayed three days in the attacks' aftermath to continue rescue 
operations of his fellow Americans. Even in the most harrowing of 
times, Tim's love of and dedication to country, along with his profound 
bravery, has always overcome the most colossal challenges.
  A former Marine, Tim now acts as a veterans' rights advocate, 
ensuring that the men and women who serve our country receive the 
respect, honor, remembrance, and thanks they deserve.
  As I attend the Rolling Thunder event this coming weekend in 
Columbus, I will think of Tim's honorable dedication to his country and 
fellow veterans, and all the American servicemembers who may never get 
their due welcome home. Tim Chamber's devotion to our Armed Forces is 
felt throughout our nation, and I am humbled to honor him, returning to 
him the recognition and glory he has shown for his fellow American 
heroes.

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