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Wilson Participates in Dedication of New Fort Jackson National Cemetery

Sunday October 26, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2008

CONTACT: Ryan Murphy
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Wilson Participates in Dedication of New
Fort Jackson National Cemetery

WASHINGTON – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after attending a dedication ceremony for the new Fort Jackson National Cemetery.

“Our national cemeteries are a fitting way to consecrate and honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have served in our military, fought to defend our liberty, and, for far too many, sacrificed their own lives so that we might live in freedom. Today’s dedication comes after several years of planning and hard work by individuals at the Department of Veterans Affairs and Fort Jackson, veterans in our community, and countless other friends and advocates of our nation’s military.

“The establishment of this cemetery fulfills the vision of former Armed Services Committee Chairman Floyd Spence to have a national cemetery in our community to serve our veterans. I am honored to have the opportunity to participate in seeing that dream become a reality and to dedicate this national shrine in appreciation of our veterans who have made possible the freedoms we enjoy.”

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