[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 86 (Thursday, May 18, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING CPL. HAROLD WESBECHER (RET.)

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                             HON. MIKE BOST

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2017

  Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Harold 
Wesbecher's honorable service to our nation during the Korean War.
  Born February 16, 1929, in Evansville, Illinois, Harold graduated 
from Red Bud High School in 1947 and was drafted into the U.S. Army on 
June 19, 1952.
  Faithfully serving our country over a two year deployment in the 
Southwest Pacific, Harold toured Mt. Fuji and Sendi, Japan alongside 
Pusan and the Chun Chon Valley of Korea. Guarding the Neutral Nations 
Inspection Team in Korea until May of 1954, Harold returned home to 
continue farming beef cattle and row crops for 60 years upon being 
discharged from the service.
  The husband to Gerry Wesbecher and father of two children, Harold is 
known to his family as ``The Boss'' because of his hard work, 
integrity, and honesty. Today, he continues to be a lifelong member of 
St. Mary's Catholic Church, where he serves on the parish board.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the service that Harold 
dutifully gave to our nation during the Korean War. We are forever 
grateful for his service.

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