Memphis Standard

MEMPHIS – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement today in recognition of Memorial Day on Monday:

“On Memorial Day, the traditional beginning of the summer season, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have given their lives defending our nation’s interests, and all of those we have lost. Through the years, I have walked the rows of tombstones in Arlington National Cemetery; the Memphis National Cemetery, where Union soldier victims of the Sultana disaster rest; and the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, recognizing the scope of the sacrifices. I ask you to consider them all, and their solemn commitment to our nation, this weekend. Now that the national emergency involving the COVID-19 pandemic has officially ended, I hope you can spend time with family and friends on this classic American holiday weekend, and I appreciate your joining me in taking a moment to keep all those we’ve lost in mind.”

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