Larson Joins in Honoring Jewish Chaplains at Commemoration Ceremony
WASHINGTON – Yesterday Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) spoke at a ceremony honoring 14 Jewish military chaplains who died in the line of service during World War II, the Cold War era, and Vietnam/Southeast Asia.
Congressman Larson was an original co-sponsor of legislation that recently passed through both the House of Representatives and Senate that designated a site for a memorial to the 14 fallen Jewish Chaplains at Arlington National Cemetery.
"The Jewish Chaplains that we are honoring today served with honor and distinction in combat zones around the world, putting country above self in service to our nation," Congressman Larson said. "It is well past due that the bravery and heroism of these individuals is acknowledged by our nation at Arlington National Cemetery. I am deeply honored to have played a role in the establishment of this memorial and look forward to the formal dedication."
The Arlington memorial is schedule to be formally dedicated at a ceremony on Monday, October 24th, but today supporters of the memorial held a brief ceremony at the Capitol.
For more information on the memorial, please visit https://www.jcca.org/jwb/arlington-memorial/.
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