[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 28, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H4095]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF CHARLES ROSE

  (Mr. BURCHETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURCHETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Charles 
Rose, a good friend of mine. He was a brave veteran who passed away on 
July 24 at 97 years old.
  Charles was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps during World 
War II. He fought in the Battles of Tarawa, Saipan, and Tinian in the 
Pacific, and was awarded a Bronze Star with valor for his bravery.
  In 1953, Charles married the love of his life, Jane, and they had 
four sons: Steve, Tim, Mark, and Dennis.
  I was honored to speak about Steve on the House floor a few months 
ago after he passed away. He was a great veteran, just like his dad.
  Charles also had 12 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren, who 
loved him dearly, and they were his pride and joy.
  Charles worked hard all his life. In 1969, he decided to go into 
business for himself. He founded his own septic tank business where the 
motto is ``A Flush Beats a Full House Every Time.'' It is still going 
strong today, being run by his sons and grandsons. He also became a 
Baptist minister and inspired everyone he knew with his love for the 
Lord.
  Charles always used to say, ``plain talk is easy understood.'' He hit 
me with that nugget of wisdom several times, and I won't forget it. It 
was an honor to call him my friend, and he will be missed by those who 
knew him. Rest in peace, brother.

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