FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, October 20, 2009		 Contact: Rebecca Loving or
Whitney Frost (202)225-2876
 
Skelton Honors Missouri Veterans on the National Mall
 
            WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ike Skelton (D-MO) joined 35 World War II veterans from Show-Me Honor Flight at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
 
“It was an honor to spend time with Missouri veterans at the World War II Memorial today.  Our nation owes these brave men and women our most profound sense of gratitude for their sacrifices and selfless contributions to our country,” said Skelton.
 
Show-Me Honor Flight is a volunteer organization that arranges one-day trips for World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. 
 
###
 

10/20/09 Skelton with World War II veterans in Washington, D.C.

10/20/09 Skelton with World War II veterans in Washington, D.C.

- 30 -

Congressman Ike Skelton (D-MO) serves as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee . For further information, please contact Rebecca Loving or Whitney Frost at 202-225-2876, or check Congressman Skelton’s website at http://www.house.gov/skelton.

Return to Home Page