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U.S. Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) and Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) yesterday hosted a World War II veterans’ appreciation event featuring a documentary about the Honor Flight program, a non-profit organization that transports veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect on their service at their respective memorials. In attendance were World War II veterans, family members of veterans, Grovetown High School JROTC members, local school officials, and representatives from the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. Congressmen Allen and Hice presented certificates of special recognition to local veterans for their bravery in World War II.

“Our World War II veterans are amongst the bravest heroes this nation has ever seen and they truly represent the Greatest Generation,” said Congressman Allen. “With many Grovetown High School JROTC students in attendance, it was a blessing to see these young men and women interact and learn from veterans who have fought to defend the freedoms that we hold so dear as they consider service in the various branches of the United States Armed Forces. I am beyond humbled to have had the opportunity to host yesterday’s event alongside my friend and colleague, Congressman Jody Hice – and I’d like to thank all of those in attendance and Grovetown High School for opening their doors to our community and our local World War II veterans.”

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