[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 24, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE SERVICE OF PAUL TRANBARGER

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 24, 2016

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a heroic individual, 
Mr. Paul Tranbarger, of Flemingsburg, Kentucky.
  Mr. Tranbarger served in World War II as part of what we consider the 
Greatest Generation in our nation's history. Please join me today in 
honoring a man who has displayed selflessness, courage, commitment, and 
dedication to our beautiful country.
  Paul Tranbarger was born in Bristol, Virginia in 1926. He left home 
at the early age of 17 when he enlisted in the United States Navy. As a 
Seaman First Class aboard the aircraft carrier USS Shamrock Bay, he 
participated in the Philippines Campaign: Phase 2, the Battle of Iwo 
Jima, and the Okinawa Campaign. He was part of a crew that earned the 
USS Shamrock three battle stars. As if the military battles were not 
enough, he and his crew endured a typhoon while onboard the ship.
  After his military service, Paul returned home in 1946 to Virginia 
where he began working for Crosley Refrigeration. It was there he met 
and married his first and only love, Sadie. The two moved to Kentucky 
in 1952. Determined to live the American dream, Mr. Tranbarger fell in 
love with farming and owned and operated his own service station.
  Paul and his late wife Sadie have three children. He is an elder at 
the Mt. Pisgah Christian Church and is still very active in his 
community. He attributes his faith in God and love of family as the 
reason for his existence at age 90.
  Words can never express our gratitude or convey the honor so richly 
deserved. His service and sacrifice will be remembered and honored for 
generations to come.

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