WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Jack Reed issued the following press release:
Eighty years after the official end of World War II, it is easy for some to forget the sacrifices of unsung heroes who made valuable contributions to the war effort and helped the U.S. achieve victory. For U.S. Senator Jack Reed, there is an urgency to honor members of the 'Greatest Generation' and ensure they know how much people today appreciate their service.
Today, Senator Reed dropped by Anchor Bay at East Providence to salute Ms. Lillian "Chris" Nauta, one of the few female members of America's nearly depleted corps of World War II nurses. Reed said he was also there to help uplift the voices of Nauta's fellow World War II veterans and ensure their stories ar...