[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 18, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E734]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE LIFE OF CORPORAL WILLIAM STEELE WINESETT

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2016

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
Corporal William Steele Winesett, who passed away peacefully on May 4, 
2016 in Lumberton, NC. We send our prayers and sincerest condolences to 
his entire family as they celebrate the life of this extraordinary man.
  After graduating from Plymouth High School in Plymouth, NC, Corporal 
Winesett joined the United States Marine Corps to serve his country 
during World War II. As a machine gunner in the Pacific theater, he 
took part in Operation Detachment as U.S. Marines landed on and 
captured the island of Iwo Jima. The lessons and experience brought to 
him through his military service stayed with Corporal Winesett and he 
remained fiercely proud of his service throughout his life.
  Following the conclusion of the war, Corporal Winesett returned to 
North Carolina and attended East Carolina University. Afterwards he 
joined General Motors Insurance, and after 33 years he retired to spend 
more time with his beloved wife, Lola. A true pillar of the community, 
Corporal Winesett was a leader in the Boy Scouts of America, 
volunteering with the same troop for 50 years. He also remained an 
active member and devoted parishioner of the Rowland United Methodist 
Church where he took great pride in maintaining the lawn for all to 
enjoy. Corporal Winesett was a man founded in principle and faith in 
God and will be truly missed.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in commemorating the life of Corporal 
William Steele Winesett for his service to God, country, and his 
community.

                          ____________________