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CARTER LAUNCHES HOUSE RESOLUTION CONDEMNING VANDALISM AT VIETNAM MEMORIAL

09/24/07

Washington, Sep 24, 2007 -  

U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31), House Conference Secretary, will introduce a House Resolution tomorrow condemning attacks on the memory of veterans and their service to the United States as demonstrated by the vandalism at the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial.

“It was both shocking and heartbreaking to learn of the cruel act of vandalism that resulted in the damage to the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Wall on September 7th,” Congressman Carter said. “While we may never know who committed this cowardly and shameful act, it is important that the House of Representatives stand up and speak on behalf of the living and deceased Service Members and their families whose actions are memorialized on The Wall.”

“This national treasure serves as a testament to the 2.7 million military men and women who served, died or remain missing during combat operations in Southeast Asia,” Carter continued. “I cannot imagine the pain these family members will go through when they learn that their loved one’s name has been defaced.”

According to the Washington Post, 14 of the memorial’s 140 panels were stained by the unidentified substance which was first reported to police the night of September 7, 2007. The National Park Service is in the process of removing stains slowly in order to avoid further damage to the memorial.

The black granite wall holds the names of 58,256 casualties and MIA’s during the Vietnam War and is one of the most frequently visited memorials in Washington, D.C.

“What has happened here is a deplorable act against our military men and women, those who fought in the past and those who are currently fighting to protect our freedom. I would hope every member of this House will sign onto this resolution and condemn this appalling act.”

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