[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 158 (Thursday, November 15, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2082]
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                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO GLENN L. GRAYEM

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker I would like to take this opportunity to pay 
tribute to Mr. Glenn L. Grayem and recognize his contributions to this 
nation. A native of Holyoke, Colorado, Glenn began his service as a 
soldier at the age of nineteen, during World War II, when he was 
assigned to Ft. Wheeler, Texas for basic training. Upon completion of 
training, in 1945 Glenn was sent to serve in the Pacific and take part 
in the invasion of the Philippines.
  Glenn was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division with the task of 
liberating the island of Luzon. For months, Glenn's unit fought the 
Japanese army for control of several towns located throughout the 
region. During the battles, the Japanese were instructed by their 
leaders to fight to the last man and surrender was not an honorable 
option. Glenn fought through enemy defenses for over three months until 
the end of the campaign. Over 156,000 Japanese and 30,000 Allied 
soldiers lost their lives in the Battle of Luzon.
  Glenn went on to serve as part of the occupational force in Japan 
following the victory. He returned to his native Colorado upon the 
completion of his enlistment. Some of Glenn's decorations from his 
service include the Bronze Star, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, 
the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Army of Occupation medal. 
Glenn Grayem now makes his home in Montrose, Colorado.
  Mr. Speaker it is a great privilege to recognize Glenn and thank him 
for his dedicated service during the war. If it were not for soldiers 
such as Glenn, America would not enjoy the many freedoms that we have 
today. He served selflessly in a time of great need, bringing credit to 
himself and to this great nation. Thanks Glenn.

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