Griffith Statement on Passing of Bedford’s Lucille Hoback Boggess

Lucille Hoback Boggess passed away on November 19, 2025. The sister of two Bedford Boys who lost their lives on D-Day, Ms. Hoback Boggess served as Commissioner of Revenue and Board of Supervisors Member in Bedford County and was a leading figure in the establishment of the National D-Day Memorial. In response to her passing, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Lucille Hoback Boggess. Through her tenure as an elected official, becoming the first woman in Bedford County history elected to countywide office, and her tireless advocacy for the National D-Day Memorial, Ms. Hoback Boggess is an icon in Bedford County and Central Virginia communities. I join our region in mourning the loss of an inspirational figure.” BACKGROUND In June 2025, Congressman Griffith delivered remarks on the House floor to commemorate D-Day. During his remarks, he honored National D-Day Memorial founder Bob Slaughter and also credited Ms. Hoback Boggess. In 2023, Congressman Griffith announced that the U.S. Department of Interior’s National Park Service (NPS) inducted Bedford County, Virginia, into its American World War II Heritage Cities Program largely due to its National D-Day Memorial and culture. Bedford County is the only World War II Heritage City in the Commonwealth of Virginia. ###