[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 30, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E564]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING VIETNAM VETERAN DOCKIE BRENDLE FOR HIS SERVICE AND SACRIFICE 
                           IN THE VIETNAM WAR

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 30, 2011

  Mr. SHULER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Specialist Fourth 
Class Dockie Brendle for his valiant service and sacrifice during the 
Vietnam War.
  In 1967, Mr. Brendle started his tour of duty as an Armored Track 
Commander with the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment in Swan Loc, South 
Vietnam. In 1968, Mr. Brendle was wounded four times. Due to his 
service and sacrifice Mr. Brendle received various medals and 
accolades, including a Silver Star, a Bronze Star with ``V'' Device for 
Valor, an Army Commendation Medal with ``V'' Device for Valor, four 
Purple Hearts, a Combat Infantry Badge, a President Unit Citation, a 
Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Stars, a Vietnam Gallantry 
Cross, and a Vietnam Campaign Medal.
  Although he is now a 100 percent disabled veteran, Mr. Brendle is an 
active part of the Swain County community. He is a member of the 
Vietnam Veterans of America, Smoky Mountain Chapter 994 as well as a 
member of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Bryson City. He regularly attends 
events throughout the community. An avid football fan, he can be seen 
watching many Swain High School football games as a member of the 
``Fence Walkers.''
  I am grateful I have selfless, brave, and dedicated veterans like Mr. 
Brendle in our community. His service to our country is a great source 
of pride to me and to Western North Carolina. I ask my colleagues to 
join me today in recognizing Specialist Fourth Class Dockie Brendle for 
his service and sacrifice to our great nation.

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