[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 159 (Wednesday, September 26, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H8895]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING A KOREAN AND AMERICAN HERO

  (Mr. BACON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BACON. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to honor the passing of 
Major General Sun-Ha Lim, who passed away on July 22.
  Throughout his life, he defended the Republic of Korea and the free 
world from communism. As a second lieutenant, he helped form the U.S. 
Korean Constabulary, a Korean government loyal to the United States.
  He then continued his service in the Republic of Korea's Army. His 
exceptional battlefield leadership led him to be promoted to the rank 
of major general during the Korean conflict. He commanded the Republic 
of Korea's 3rd Infantry Division, playing an instrumental role in 
pushing the North Korean forces back and restoring the 38th parallel.
  After coming to the U.S. with his family later in life, General Lim 
advocated for the recognition of the U.S. Korean Constabulary.
  General Lim was recognized on numerous occasions for his inspiring 
leadership. President Eisenhower honored him with the Legion of Merit 
in the Commander degree, the highest U.S. military honor given to 
foreign combatants. He was awarded with the Republic of Korea's Order 
of Military Merit in the 1st Grade, which is their highest decoration 
for military valor.
  General Lim was a beloved member of the South Korean community here 
in Omaha, renowned by U.S. Korean war veterans in the metro area, and 
he was my friend.

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