[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 199 (Thursday, December 12, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H10128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF COLONEL JOHN EDWARD GRAY

  (Mr. BUDD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of retired 
Colonel John Edward Gray of Mount Ulla, North Carolina, who passed away 
earlier this month at age 94.
  Colonel Gray was born in Cleveland, North Carolina, on August 24, 
1925, and went on to serve in five campaigns against the Japanese in 
the Pacific theater in World War II.
  Following the war, he returned home and resumed his education at 
Davidson College. After he graduated in 1949, he served again in both 
the Korean and Vietnam wars.
  Selfless, legendary, valiant are all the words that come to mind when 
thinking about all that this man accomplished in his life.
  Colonel Gray is survived by his wife of 72 years, Sue, and his 5 
children, 12 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring the life of Colonel John 
Edward Gray.

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