Across Oregon and the United States. younger generations will truly appreciate our Nations successful efforts to defend freedom worldwide. as well as the 70th anniversary of VJ Daywhich marked the end of the conflict on August 14. 1945. As I recognize the efforts of the Keep the Spirit of 45 Alive coalition. I must also express my gratitude for General Thayer. who serves as the coalitions ground forces spokesperson in Oregon. He has served as a guiding force behind the Spirit of 45 organization in Oregon. The recipient of numerous military awards. including the Silver and Bronze Stars. General Thayer helped save the lives of over 15.000 Hungarian Jewish refugees. But his legacy does not end there. Following his heroic liberation of the Nazi Death Camp GunskirchenLager.
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