[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 108 (Friday, July 11, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. JACK LOANE

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 11, 2014

  Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a member of America's 
Greatest Generation, Mr. Jack Loane. Jack was a World War II Navy 
veteran. He passed away this June, and is survived by his children and 
grandchildren.
  Jack was present at the naval base in Pearl Harbor during the attack 
and later joined the Navy on the western front. Jack's bravery knew no 
bounds as he was involved in the Naval Armada taking troops to 
Normandy, France for the D-Day Invasion. He holds the distinction of 
being one of the few veterans to take part in both the attack on Pearl 
Harbor and the counter-offensive of D-Day.
  Jack will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. 
He was active in the community, and tremendously proud of his service 
to our country. He was a frequent speaker and attendee at veteran's 
events, and was even honored this year at a Blackhawk's game for his 
service and sacrifice in defense of our freedoms.
  Mr. Speaker, and my distinguished colleagues of the House, please 
join me in honoring Mr. Jack Loane, a true American patriot. I know I 
join his friends, family, and brothers in arms in celebrating his life 
and service and honoring his legacy as a veteran and an outstanding 
American.

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