[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 196 (Friday, December 1, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1638]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING LOICE TROTTER FOR THE MONTANA CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN 
                              COMMENDATION

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                          HON. GREG GIANFORTE

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 1, 2017

  Mr. GIANFORTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Loice ``LA'' 
Trotter of Libby for the Montana Congressional Veteran Commendation for 
his service to his country and leadership in his community.
  Mr. Trotter joined the United States Army Air Corps at the outbreak 
of World War II. He was captured by the Japanese during their invasion 
of the Philippine Islands. During his 40-month captivity, Mr. Trotter 
endured extreme malnutrition and abuse and witnessed many atrocities. 
He was repatriated in 1945, shortly before the Japanese formally 
surrendered.
  Stateside, Mr. Trotter continued his service as a member of the VFW, 
a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program, and a builder helping to 
construct a church. At 99 years old, he remains extremely proud of his 
country.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in commending LA Trotter for his 
dedication and service.

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