FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
November 12, 2003
Contact:  Adrienne Elrod
(202) 225-3772
 

Ross Pays Visit to Local Veterans
 
(Prescott, AR) Fourth District Rep. Mike Ross (D-Ark.) Tuesday personally visited the residences of two area veterans, both of whom his office is working with to alleviate confusion over their veterans' benefits. 

In light of Veterans Day, Ross personally thanked Lt. Col. James Holloway of Hot Springs, a Vietnam War veteran who recently served in Operation Iraq Freedom on in the Army's Dental Corps, and Sgt. Major Jim Boyd, a retired military Senior NCOR and veteran of the Korean War. 

Sitting at either their living room or at their kitchen table, Ross listened to each of the men talk about their experiences and stories of how they served our country in the U.S. Military.  
"Both Col. Holloway and Sgt. Major Boyd have dedicated their lives to protect our freedom, and I am so grateful for their service," said Ross. "Each of these men have incredible stories to tell, and I was honored to spend time with them, listening to their experiences, on Veterans Day."
Ross is working with Col. Holloway to alleviate confusion the Army and the Veterans Administration has concerning his health benefits, and is working to award a long-overdue Bronze Star for Sgt. Major Boyd.

"It is not uncommon for glitches and oversights to occur when veterans are seeking their benefits.  My staff and I are here to help the Fourth District veterans with any problems they may encounter. I want to make sure all of my constituents who have served our country, in the time of peace and war, receive the benefits they are entitled to."


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