[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 25, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E75]
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REMARKS OF CONGRESSMAN STEVEN PALAZZO ON THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN EUGENE P. 
                                  LUND

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                         HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 25, 2012

  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, last week our country lost a true American 
hero, my uncle, Captain Eugene P. Lund. Captain Lund died on the 
Mississippi Gulf Coast at the age of 78.
  My uncle was a graduate of Notre Dame and the U.S. Naval Postgraduate 
School with degrees in engineering, and from The George Washington 
University with a masters degree in management.
  While in the Navy, he was a carrier fighter pilot and commanding 
officer of a fighter squadron serving with distinction in over 250 
missions during Vietnam.
  He was awarded the Bronze Star, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying 
Cross, 19 additional Air Medals and numerous other awards for his 
service to our Nation.
  He also headed the Navy team that designed and developed the F/A-18 
aircraft.
  Before retirement, he served as the Director of the Naval Weapons 
Engineering Support Activity providing engineering assistance and 
consultation on many naval aviation and weapons programs. He retired 
after 25 years of service to our country in the Navy.
  My heart goes out to the rest of our family, especially my Aunt 
Virgie. The men and women who serve our country in uniform are the 
bravest and most selfless in the world. I ask that all of my colleagues 
strive to remember that every day.
  Uncle Geno, may your journey to Christ be of ``Fair winds and 
following seas and long may your big jib draw.''

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