[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 27, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO KENNETH MUSGRAVE, SR.

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                        HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2008

  Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
memory of Kenneth Marion Musgrave, Sr., born on October 6, 1923, to a 
family of 14 children, in Adena, CO. He grew up on a farm southeast of 
Fort Morgan, CO, attended school in Adena through the 8th grade and 
completed his high school education in Fort Morgan. Kenneth proudly 
served his country in World War II and returned to Colorado to raise 
his family. Stories that have been told through the years prove that 
Kenneth was always ready and willing to liven any situation with either 
a practical joke or humor.
  After high school, Kenneth joined the Army in December of 1942 and 
was honorably discharged in November 1945. Kenneth operated a 15-ton 
truck equipped with a power crane for 31 months with the 456th Service 
Squadron serving in the United States, England, France, Holland, 
Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. He received the European-African-
Middle Eastern Service Medal, Meritorious Service Unit Plaque, World 
War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the American Service 
Medal. He was always proud of his service to his country and carried a 
strong sense of patriotism throughout his entire life and was an active 
member of the VFW.
  During his army career he married Jean Elizabeth Mason on May 22, 
1943 and they shared their lives for 49 years before she died in August 
1992. After his discharge from the army, Kenneth and Jean farmed in 
northeastern Colorado for many years, raising six children, Kirby, 
Marva, William, Susan, Kenneth, Jr., and Robin. He moved his family to 
the Western Slope in 1967 and began working for the Colorado Department 
of Highways until he retired in 1988 with over 21 years of service.
  Kenneth was a strong family man, maintaining strong ties with his 
many brothers and sisters, always ready for a visit with his children 
and grandchildren. His greatest delight was to hold his great-
grandchildren. Kenny also enjoyed hunting and playing bingo. As an Odd 
Fellows member, he called the bingo for the lodge for many years. Kenny 
will always be remembered for that mischievous look in his eye that 
always gave him away when he had something up his sleeve.
  Kenny's life was a lesson in how to enjoy life, care for others, and 
make a positive impact on the world. I am proud to honor Kenny, a 
precious veteran, who is the embodiment of all the values that have 
molded America into the great Nation it is today.
  May God bless his family, may God bless our precious veterans, and 
may God bless America.

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