[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 169 (Thursday, October 19, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1396-E1397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING CHARLES L. GRIBI

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                         HON. BRAD R. WENSTRUP

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 19, 2017

  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Charles L. 
Gribi, who recently left this earth on September 15, 2017.
  A Cincinnati native, Charles grew up in Riverside, and throughout his 
childhood held numerous jobs in an effort to support his family through 
the Great Depression.
  His compassion for the safety and service of others does not stop 
there. After winning a scholarship to Xavier University in Cincinnati, 
Charles enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps at the start of World War 
II.

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  His medals from World War II include the Distinguished Flying Cross 
and the Air Medal with 5 clusters, each cluster representing an air 
battle.
  A revered Cincinnati native and WWII veteran are just two ways to 
describe Charles. He was also an adored father and grandfather, and he 
will be greatly missed.
  Thank you, Charles, for your life full of dedication to your country, 
your community, and your family.

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