[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 49 (Monday, March 26, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING MAJOR NENG LO

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                            HON. JEFF DENHAM

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 26, 2012

  Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and honor the 
life and service of the late Major Neng Lo. Major Lo's life was 
dedicated to his service in the United States Secret Army during the 
Vietnam War.
  Neng Lo was born April 1, 1946, in Ban Houi Kinning, located in the 
Houi Kinning District of Muang Khoun in the Xieng Khouang Province of 
the Kingdom of Laos. He attended Muang Khoun Elementary School. While 
in the fifth grade, he was recruited to train and serve in the United 
States Secret Army. After completion of training, Neng Lo was 
incorporated into the Auto Defense Community stationed at Lima Site 15.
  In 1964, at the age of 18, he was selected to transfer to the 2nd 
Company Infantry, 203rd Battalion, Special Guerrilla Units. This unit 
was a mobile unit that moved around the Plains of Jars to ambush and 
counter attack North Vietnamese Army, NVA, troops that occupied the 
areas. In 1966, he was promoted to Second Lieutenant and became the 
Commander of the 3rd Company, 203rd Battalion. In January 1967, Neng 
Lo's unit was sent to Na Khang at Lima Site 36 in the Sam Neua 
Province. His assignment on this mission was to capture Muang Heim, 
which had been invaded by the North Vietnamese.
  In late March of 1968, Neng Lo was promoted to Lieutenant and joined 
Group Mobiles 21 counter attack on Phou Pha Thi, the mountain where 
United States radar systems were installed to guide U.S. airstrikes 
over North Vietnam. Phou Pha Thi had been captured by the NVA. During 
several unsuccessful attempts to recapture the site, Neng Lo's unit 
lost most of its members.
  In December 1969, Neng Lo was promoted to Captain and was appointed 
Commander of the 203rd Battalion, Special Guerilla Units of the 21st 
Mobile Group of the United States Secret Army. During this assignment, 
La's Unit was ordered to control the Long Matt Ridge located south of 
the Plains of Jars. This was a springboard mission to capture the 
Plains of Jars from the NVA. His mission was to attack the North 
Vietnamese front line directly so other units could penetrate the NVA 
line to attack its reinforcement units and supplies.
  In November 1970, Captain Lo heliported to Khang Kai Lima Site 4 to 
capture a strategic position. In December 1970, the NVA attacked Khang 
Kai with Russian armored tanks and 130 mm mortars, capturing the site. 
Lo was killed in action. In February 1971, the 201st Battalion 
recaptured Khan Kai Lima Site 4, but Captain Lo's body was never found.
  After his death, Neng Lo was promoted to the rank of Major. Major Lo 
was married to Mrs. Pang Thao. The couple has two daughters: Mee Lo and 
Mao Lo. Neng Lo's family resides in Fresno, California.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in posthumously honoring Major Neng Lo 
for his heroic service to the United States of America, and extending 
deepest condolences to his family. His legacy serves as an example of 
excellence, and his contributions to our country will not be forgotten.

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