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Washington, Sep 7, 2006 -  

Congressional Record

Extensions of Remarks - September 07, 2006

[Page: E1670]

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SPEECH OF

HON. ROSCOE G. BARTLETT

OF MARYLAND

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2006

• Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts of one of my constituents, Mr. Leo McHale, of Walkersville, Maryland, to honor the heroes of 9/11.

• With community support, Mr. McHale created Maryland's first private memorial to remember and honor the heroes who responded to the terrorist attacks and those who perished on September 11, 2001. It was dedicated on May 10, 2003.

• I personally would like to thank Mr. McHale and the Walkersville residents whose joint efforts and hard work are responsible for the completion of this commemorative project. In spite of the terrible losses on that cataclysmic day, it is important to recognize the astounding community efforts and cooperative response that symbolize the character, pride and unity of the American people.

• With 9/11's 5th anniversary approaching, it is essential that the American people continue to remember the events that occurred when America was attacked on September 11, 2001. Through the efforts of Mr. Leo McHale--and so many others--we continue to keep the memory alive by honoring the heroes who responded and the men, women and children whose lives were mercilessly and cruelly taken on 9/11.