[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 106 (Monday, June 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E910]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO MYLO ``MIKE'' JOHNSEN

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 25, 2018

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
Mylo ``Mike'' Johnsen, who passed away in California on Thursday, April 
26, 2018. Mike, a devoted family man, served his nation in World War 
II, and volunteered with senior and youth organizations in his 
community. He will be deeply missed.
  According to his family, Mike was the last known living soldier of 
his World War II Army Battalion. He spent four years in the Army and 
was part of the 535th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons 
Battalion. The unit was based and trained at Camp Hahn, California, 
which is now the location of the Riverside National Cemetery. The 535th 
landed on the beach during the invasion at Normandy on D-Day, June 
6,1944, fought throughout France and Belgium, including at the Battle 
of the Bulge and were eventually part of the Victory in Europe on May 
8, 1945. We are forever indebted to Mike, who helped liberate Europe 
from tyranny.
  Survived by his wife of 69 years, Mike cherished spending time with 
his family, which included five children, 12 grandchildren, 25 great 
grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren. Mike worked 32 years 
for Rockwell/Boeing as a Quality Assurance Inspector and Engineer, 
contributing to many projects including Apollo Missions 3 through 17, 
B1 Bomber, MX missiles, three space shuttles and Navstar, the first 
satellite navigation system. Mike was a member of the Free Masons for 
over 50 years and an active adult leader with his children's various 
organizations, sports and activities. When Mike retired in Las Vegas, 
he taught western line-dancing at senior centers for 25 years and 
supported community events for children with intellectual disabilities 
at the Professional Bull Riders Finals until he was 91 years old.
  I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Johnsen family, his friends, 
and everyone fortunate enough to know Mike. Although Mike may be gone, 
the many contributions he made to his country, community and family 
will have a lasting impact.

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