[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 49 (Thursday, April 8, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S4016]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            OREGON VETERANS

 Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, today I rise to honor an Oregon 
veteran who answered the call of duty in service to his country. Grover 
Judd Killpack was born on January 24, 1924 in a small mining town 
called Mohrland, close to Price, UT.
  Judd's military career began in October of 1943, when he entered the 
Coast Guard as an Seaman Apprentice. He was assigned to the USS 
Callaway, an attack transport ship that fought in the Pacific theater 
during World War II. While on the Callaway, he ran one of the landing 
boats, transporting the soldiers to the fight and returning the wounded 
to the ship. He participated in six invasions in the Pacific, including 
the Battle for Leyte Gulf and the Battle for Iwo Jiwa. Judd watched as 
the Marines took control of the island and raised the flag on Mount 
Suribachi; a scene immortalized in the now-famous monument in 
Arlington, VA.
  After his tour of duty ended in May of 1946, he left the Coast Guard 
as a petty officer 3rd class and went home to Price, UT where he 
married Eva Milkovich. He attended Carbon College where he focused his 
studies in the dairy field. He demonstrated his leadership skills as 
the student body president. He transferred to Utah State University 
where he participated in the ROTC program and received his degree in 
Dairy Technology. During this time Judd and Eve were blessed with a son 
and a daughter.
  Judd took a sales job that led him and his family to Denver, CO. One 
day before his tour was over, his country called for his services once 
again. He answered that call, leaving for the Korean War as a 2nd 
Lieutenant in the Army in January of 1952. During his short time in the 
conflict he served as an artillery observer flying over enemy lines to 
direct friendly fire on communist targets. He came home for good in 
November of 1952 as a 1st Lieutenant.
  A new job opportunity brought Judd and his family to the northwest. 
They stayed in Seattle, WA until January of 1955. They found their 
permanent home in Beaverton, OR and the Killpack family has lived there 
since that day.
  Judd went on to be a sales rep for the R&H Company in 1961 and spent 
the rest of his working days with them, finally retiring in 1986. Judd 
has been married to Eve since July 3, 1946 and has two children, five 
grandchildren, and one great grandchild on the way.
  For his selfless service to others, and to the United States in time 
of war, I salute Grover Judd Killpack as an Oregon Veteran 
hero.

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