Rep. Moore Statement on Passage of Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement after voting “Yes” on the Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act this evening:

“Over the years, I got to know Woody very well, and I was proud to vote in favor of this legislation named in his honor today.

“It was Woody who first advocated for a memorial to honor the more than 11,000 West Virginians who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. In turn, I was proud to support the measure that ultimately created our Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, which now stands on the State Capitol grounds in Charleston, West Virginia.

“Woody dedicated his life to honoring America’s servicemen and women and ensuring our veterans received the highest standard of care when they came home. It is a fitting tribute that this bill to honor all recipients of the Medal of Honor bears his name, and I look forward to seeing the final monument unveiled on the National Mall.”

Background: In 2022, Woody Williams passed away at the age of 98. A native of Marion County, West Virginia in Congressman Moore’s district, Williams was the last living World War II veteran to receive the Medal of Honor. The legislation which passed today would establish a site on the National Mall in Washington for a monument dedicated to all Medal of Honor recipients, both living and deceased.

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