[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E619]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING ALLAN LEE McCROSKEY

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2015

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I submit these remarks to commemorate the 
life of my friend Allan Lee McCroskey of Roanoke County, who went to be 
with his Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2015.
  Allan served our nation in the United States Air Force during 
Vietnam. In spite of his service-related ailments, Allan was always 
quick to greet you with a smile. He went on to serve as Commander for 
the Disabled American Veterans, Department of Virginia (2012-2013). In 
fact, Allan was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, and 
was a Disabled American Veterans National Service Officer. He also was 
retired from the Veterans Administration.
  Not only did Allan serve our nation, he actively served the community 
as well. He was Assistant Scout Master and Board Member of the Blue 
Ridge Council of Boy Scouts of America, and received the District Award 
of Merit, the Silver Beaver Award, and the James E. West Fellowship 
Award. He also was a member of the Scouting Heritage Society.
  Additionally, Allan was board member for Climbing Higher Ministries 
of Lynchburg and Combining Chapters of the DAV. He also was a member of 
Living Water Christian Church and Cave Spring Masonic Lodge #230.
  Allan was preceded in death by his father, Richard L. McCroskey; his 
stepmother, Agnes McCroskey; his mother, Virginia Johnson McCroskey; 
his loving wife of 37 years, Reatha Tuck McCroskey; and his second wife 
of eight years, Linda Perkins McCroskey; his sons, Matthew David and 
Stephen Paul McCroskey; and his brother, Richard F. McCroskey. He is 
survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Anne McCroskey of 
Goodview; his brother, Michael E. McCroskey of Mechanicsville; and his 
sister, Carolyn S. Wallace of Colonial Heights.
  Known for his exceptional goodwill and dedication to the United 
States military, veterans, and our community, I am honored to pay 
tribute to this man's many contributions. My thoughts and prayers go 
out to Allan's family and loved ones. He will be greatly missed by all 
who knew him.

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