[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1162]
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                IN HONOR OF THE LATE MAJOR JOHN B. MAHAN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 8, 1999

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy-heart that I wish to 
take this moment to recognize the life and career of one of The United 
States' great men, Major John B. Mahan. Sadly, Major John Mahan died 
after suffering a stroke in 1995. While his family and friends remember 
the truly exceptional life of Major Mahan, I, too, would like to pay 
tribute to this remarkable man.
  Major John B. Mahan served proudly in the U.S. Army from 1938 until 
his retirement in 1961. During that time, he served in North Africa. 
While in North Africa, Major Mahan was wounded and had to spend months 
in a stateside hospital to recover. In the Marine Division, Major Mahan 
served in the Korean War as a liaison officer/transportation officer in 
some of the war's most intense months.
  Later in his life, Major Mahan was stationed at Fort Carson as 
company commander. In 1957, he was chosen to be the Commandant of 
Cadets in the R.O.T.C program for the Denver Public School District. 
Major Mahan put his all into the R.O.T.C. program, running it until his 
retiremment.
  Although his professional accomplishments will long be remembered and 
admired, most who knew him well remember Major John Mahan, above all 
else, as a friend, It is clear that he is truly missed, yet his family 
can take solace in the knowledge that each is a better person for 
having known Major John Mahan.

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