[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 66 (Thursday, May 10, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3081-S3082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING LIEUTENANT COLONEL ROBERT B. SHAIN

 Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the life of 
LTC Robert B. Shain, who passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012. I would 
like to express my condolences to Lieutenant Colonel Shain's family, in 
particular his wife of 52 years, Sherry, his two daughters, Cynthia and 
Stephanie, his son, Michael, and his three grandkids, Bella, Jason, and 
Mia. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Nancy, and many nieces 
and nephews.
  Robert Shain had an honorable and extensive career which began upon 
his graduation from the Military Academy at West Point in 1959. He 
served in the US Army for 20 years as an infantry officer as well as a 
fixed-wing and helicopter pilot. He completed two tours of duty in 
Vietnam and was awarded the Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying 
Crosses, two Bronze Stars, 27 Air Medals with V for valor, Meritorious 
Service Medal, Vietnamese Medal of Honor, and Vietnamese Cross of 
Gallantry. He served as commander of the Executive Flight Detachment 
and pilot of the presidential helicopter,

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Army One, for presidents Nixon and Ford from 1973 to 1976.
  Following his retirement, he enjoyed a long professional career in 
the aeronautics industry. He was an active supporter of the National 
Rifle Association and a member of the Military Officers Association. 
However, I understand that his greatest joy in life was spending time 
with his loving family.
  Bob Shain lived every aspect of his life whether service to his 
country, to his family, or to his business with unrivaled pride and 
dignity. The career of Lieutenant Colonel Shain serves as a reminder of 
the sacrifice and commitment that has carried our great nation through 
the toughest of times. His service to the people of the United States 
and the State of Iowa is worthy of much admiration and respect. I am 
grateful for his service and pay tribute to his patriotism.

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