[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 101 (Thursday, June 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1087-E1088]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING VETERAN RON STOPPELMANN

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                          HON. JASON T. SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2014

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
veteran Ron Stoppelmann and thank him for his service in the United 
States Army. Stoppelmann has shown his strength not only in the 
military, but also in his daily life.
  Ron Stoppelmann, an artillery mechanic during the Vietnam War, was 
able to save countless lives when he controlled a fire that had begun 
after a propellant charge from an artillery round exploded and spread 
to an ammunition storage point. There was danger of the fire reaching 
other storage units which would have caused the detonation of 
ammunition as well as personal harm to staff at nearby facilities. At 
the risk of injury, he controlled the flames and prevented it from 
spreading further.
  Due to his bravery, Stoppelmann has been recognized for several 
honors. Some of his achievements include the Vietnam Service Medal, 
Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Medal, Army Commendation 
Medal, Bronze Star, and the Soldier's Medal for Heroism in a Non-Combat 
Situation.
  Ron Stoppelmann has shown bravery and strength in many situations and 
I know those traits will continue to be with him in his future 
endeavors. I wish him all the best.

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