[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 191 (Monday, November 1, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S7536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING CHARLES ``CHARLIE'' E. WHITE

  Mr. TESTER. Madam President, I rise today to honor the life of 
Charles ``Charlie'' E. White, an outstanding American and decorated 
Vietnam War veteran.
  While Charlie is no longer with us, his legacy lives on. On behalf of 
my fellow Americans, I would like extend our deepest gratitude for his 
service to this Nation.
  Charlie was born on May 21, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, to Owlen and 
Lucille White. His parents raised him alongside his brothers Bobby and 
Jerry and sister Judy in Independence, MO.
  Charlie never shied away from service or sacrifice, and when the 
Vietnam war broke out, he quickly answered the call to duty and 
enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served our country heroically as a member 
of the U.S. Army Special Forces, the Green Berets.
  As a sergeant in the Green Berets, he engaged in many perilous combat 
missions in Vietnam, including one where he was wounded by an enemy 
soldier's bayonet. He donned a scar across his face for the rest of his 
life from this encounter and was awarded for his exemplary valor with 
multiple service medals.
  After the war, Charlie returned to Kansas and settled into his life 
as a loving husband and devoted father. Known by many for his hard work 
ethic and determination, he led a long career working for BNFS Railway 
and provided a great life for his family.
  He is survived by his wife Diane, sons Jack and Steve, daughter 
Tambra, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandson. His memory lives on 
through each of them and through his enduring legacy.
  I now have the profound honor of recognizing Charlie White with the 
following honors for his bravery in the line of duty: Bronze Star 
Medal, Purple Heart Medal, and Silver Star Medal.
  These medals represent a small token of our country's appreciation 
for Charlie's incredible service and sacrifice.
  He is an American hero who has made our country proud, and we owe him 
a great debt of gratitude.

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