[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 108 (Tuesday, August 4, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H7006]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          THE COURAGE AND PERSEVERANCE OF LT. COL. LLOYD MILES

  (Mr. SHIMKUS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, this West Point graduate salutes my friend 
and classmate, Lieutenant Colonel Lloyd Miles, who took command of the 
First Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment on July 21, 1998.
  Lloyd was originally appointed battalion commander 2 years ago, but 
was sidelined after a grenade explosion took his left leg below the 
knee during a training accident just a couple of weeks into the job. 
Now, with a prosthetic that allows him to perform all of his duties, 
Lloyd has returned to his battalion.
  Lloyd endured a painful rehabilitation at Walter Reed. Through his 
rehab, he had one goal in mind: to walk down the aisle unassisted. That 
is right, Lloyd was in the midst of planning his wedding when the 
accident occurred. He was determined to keep the wedding on schedule.
  Not only did Lloyd reach his goal of walking down the aisle, he can 
now ride a bike. Lloyd credits his success to his wife and both of 
their families, as well as several generals who were also amputees and 
had successful careers.
  Lloyd wants to lead by example, which is exactly what he has done 
through his courage, dedication and value of family and friends. Lloyd 
exhibits the best of our alma mater and class: Pride and excellence.
  Lloyd, well done.

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