[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 151 (Thursday, November 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1982]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL ROBERT P. KELLER, 
                              USMC (RET.)

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 2010

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that I 
rise to recognize the life and service of Lieutenant General Robert P. 
Keller, USMC (Ret.).
  Robert Keller was born in Oakland, California, on February 9, 1920. 
As part of the Greatest Generation, he joined the United States Marine 
Corps and answered his call to duty during World War II. Robert Keller 
became an exceptional Naval aviator, serving in World War II, Korea, 
and Vietnam. He further distinguished himself as an aviator by flying 
both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. In Vietnam, he flew with his 
son, Bob, Jr., on a helicopter mission as well as a fixed-wing aircraft 
mission. Through the course of his career, General Keller earned the 
Silver Star Medal, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, and three awards 
of the Legion of Merit. He retired as the Commanding General, Marine 
Corps Development and Education Command, Quantico, on July 1, 1972.
  Over the course of his distinguished career and his various billets, 
General Keller served our nation with great pride and dedication. He 
continued to uphold the Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and 
commitment throughout the rest of his life.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize Lieutenant General Robert P. Keller's immense contributions 
to our national security through his lifelong leadership and service to 
the United States Marine Corps and this great nation. General Keller 
was preceded by his wife Lucille and is survived by children, Ronald, 
Robert, Anne, and Joan, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. I would 
like to offer my sincere condolences. Northwest Florida mourns the loss 
of a respected patriot. To his family and friends, he will forever be 
remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, 
and friend; to all, he will forever be remembered as a great American 
hero.

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