05.08.15

Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of V-E Day

As World War II recedes further into the past, sadly, we are losing more of these living legends. The passage of time makes it all the more important that we thank these heroes for their service before it’s too late.’

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement recognizing the 70th anniversary of V-E Day:

“Today we mark the 70th anniversary of V-E Day. The fall of the Third Reich and the end of the war in Europe represented a momentous victory for our country and the world. It was a victory that liberated millions, but it was a victory won at a terrible cost: the lives of countless young American and Allied soldiers, including thousands of Kentuckians. We will remain forever indebted to the brave veterans who helped make that outcome possible. It’s a debt I’m reminded of every time I have the privilege of meeting with groups of Honor Flight veterans during their visits to the World War II Memorial in Washington. As World War II recedes further into the past, sadly, we are losing more of these living legends. The passage of time makes it all the more important that we thank these heroes for their service before it’s too late.”

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