[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 73 (Friday, May 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E946]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING WILLIS A. (JACK) PANGBURN AND WARREN H. SWARTZ

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                          HON. MARK E. SOUDER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize two 
individuals from my district who have dedicated their lives to making 
our country safer. Not only have these men served our Country in World 
War II, but they continue to go beyond their call of duty by providing 
their services to military funerals and always being available to lend 
a helping hand for the community.
  Willis A. (Jack) Pangburn, was born on September 3, 1918 in Mystic, 
Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry in WWII, and was wounded in 
action. Mr. Pangburn received both the Bronze Star and Purple Heart 
Medals for his valiant actions. He married Rosemary who passed away in 
1985. Together, they had one son, four daughters. Mr. Pangburn is a 
member of the Disabled American Veterans, and American Legion Veterans 
of Foreign Wars, and was Post commander (2 years) of the VFW.
  Mr. Pangburn is honored as this year's Memorial Day Grand Parade 
Marshall in Goshen, Indiana for service as Coordinator of the Military 
Funeral Detail from 1987 to 1997. This unit participates in all 
military funerals requested by deceased veteran's families in Goshen. 
Honorary Color Guard, Flag Presentation, Rifle Salute, and TAPS are all 
included in the service. As many as 12 members participate. He 
presently serves as a member of this unit. Since 1946 he has helped in 
placing 4 inch white crosses on deceased VFW Members graves, many of 
these years he has been in charge of this work at Oakridge Cemetery. He 
continues to ``Ring Bells''(Santa Claus) for the Salvation Army, passes 
out ``Buddy Poppies'' on Memorial Day for the VFW, helps purchase and 
delivers food baskets to the needy at Christmas time, and is still 
ready to contribute his time and energy at 85 years of age.
  Warren H. Swartz, was born on May 7, 1924 in Millersburg, Indiana. He 
served in the U.S. Navy in WWII as a Gunners Mate in the South Pacific 
and part-time Diver. He married Gerry in January, 1953. Together they 
had one daughter. Mr. Swartz is a member of the Veterans of Foreign 
Wars, American Legion, and Disabled American Veterans, and presently 
serving as Chaplain of the D.A.V. since 1992.
  Mr. Swartz was honored as last year's Memorial Day Grand Parade 
Marshall in Goshen for his service as Coordinator of the Military 
Funeral Detail from 1997 to 2003. He still serves as a member and, as 
Chaplain of the D.A.V., he is called upon to present the American flag 
to the next of kin frequently.
  He is revered by all the men of this detail, which numbers about 45, 
by his faithful and military presence in the fulfillment of his duties. 
He is willing to travel anywhere to assist a veteran in need.




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