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At the beginning of legislative business on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson recognized U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) to address the House floor. For his remarks, Congressman Griffith highlighted the upcoming 82^nd anniversary of D-Day as well as the 25^th anniversary of the National D-Day Memorial, which is located in Bedford, Virginia. 

Further, Congressman Griffith honored Lucille Hoback Boggess, who passed away in late 2025. 

Video of Congressman Griffith on the House floor can be found here.

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day.

“American soldiers raced into the mouth of the Nazi war machine, storming the beaches of Normandy. 

“For the town of Bedford, Virginia, D-Day is always particularly poignant. 

“20 boys from Bedford lost their lives on D-Day. Bedford suffered the highest D-Day death toll per capita of any American community. 

“We honor and remember our D-Day heroes with the National D-Day Memorial located in Bedford. 

“This year, the Memorial celebrates its 25th anniversary. 

“However, it will be the first D-Day since the passing of Memorial advocate Lucille Hoback Boggess. 

“Ms. Hoback Boggess had two brothers killed on D-Day, and she helped lead efforts to create the Memorial with founder Bob Slaughter. 

“We continue to follow in her footsteps, preserving the legacy of her brothers and the many heroes who served in Normandy and, through their heroism, cracked the wall of Hitler’s Fortress Europe.”

BACKGROUND

After the passing of Lucille Hoback Boggess, Congressman Griffith submitted an extension of remarks into the Congressional Record to honor her career and life.

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