Mr. Speaker. I rise today to honor the life of a great American: Anthony "Tony" Rossi. Tony was born in Italy and his family immigrated to the United States when he was young. He grew up in Hoboken. New Jersey and graduated from Demarest High School. Throughout his life he answered the call to serve. beginning in World War II. he joined the Army Air Corps and served as a bombardier. During the war. he was captured and held as a Prisoner of War in Germany for 18 months. His family says those experiences were transformational. When Tony returned home to Hoboken. his approach was: Keep your problems in perspective. accept each day as a blessing. and treasure your family and friends.
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