FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Geoff Embler May 9, 2006 (202) 225-2815 Cantor Supports Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes Act WASHINGTON, DC - Chief Deputy Majority Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) released the following statement today in support of the Respect for America’s Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 5037): “Throughout the history of our country, countless American have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live freely. “We owe these fallen heroes a debt of gratitude, and we should guarantee the fallen and their families a peaceful journey to their final resting place. “Our military cemeteries are hallowed grounds. I am greatly troubled that groups exploit the sacrifice of so many Americans. These groups trespass on the memories and hallowed ground of our heroes. “Demonstrations at cemeteries disrespect those who have fallen and the loved ones they leave behind. As the troops held their lines – we must do the same. This bill strikes a proper balance between the liberties they honorably defended and the respect they earned.” ###