mr. speaker, i rise today to honor and remember corporal gerald "jerry" newton wilson. a true american hero. from missouri whose remains after more than seven decades have finally returned home. corporal wilson was born on december 18, 1930, and enlisted in the army in 1948, serving bravely in the korean war with fox company. he was reported missing in action in july 25, 1950, following a fierce ambush by north korean forces. for decades, mr. speaker, his family endured the heartache of uncertainty with his remains resting unidentified in the u.n. military cemetery until the defense pow-mia accounting agency confirmed his tied in 2018. on october 11, 2024, his remains were returned, accompanied by a procession across our state. an honor for a soldier who gave his life in the line of dutyy. corporal wilson's sacrifice and unwavering faithfulness to his country remind us of the true cost of freedom. rest in peace and welcome home, corporal. mr. speaker, i rise today to honor larry dobson, a remarkable leader and selfless servant in missouri for receiving the lieutenant go