[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E23]
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      HONORING THE LIFE AND PATRIOTIC SERVICE OF MARION E. WRIGHT

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                            HON. PAT FALLON-

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 11, 2022

  Mr. FALLON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and commemorate the 
life of Marion E. Wright. On January 5, 2022, Marion peacefully entered 
the gates of glory and is survived by his sister Ula Defenbaugh, his 
six children and their spouses, fifty-seven grandchildren, thirty-four 
great-grandchildren, and thirteen great-great-grandchildren.
  Marion was born on June 26, 1921 to Noel and Lorena Wright in 
Parsons, Kansas. While stationed in Sioux City, Iowa with the United 
States Army he was joined in marriage to his wife Marcella (Durgan) 
Wright on August 8, 1943. From July of 1942 to December of 1945, Marion 
faithfully and patriotically served his nation which was in the midst 
of the Second World War. Not only did he serve as a Military Policeman 
but, he was also deployed to Europe in 1945 where he was a Gunner on a 
halftrack and a Tank Operator. Marion would fondly recall meeting Jimmy 
Stewart who was training to fly B-52s in Sioux City. On his return home 
from deployment in Europe, Marion crossed the Atlantic on the famous 
troopship, The Queen Mary.
  At home after the war, Marion could be found working the field, 
restoring antique furniture, or joyfully attending to the needs of his 
beautiful wife and children. Marion had a career at Kustom Electronics 
where he worked in the shipping department. As a member of the American 
Legion, he remained close to many of his brothers in arms in the years 
after the war.
  I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's 
Capital to recognize Marion E. Wright's patriotism and devotion to God, 
Family, and Country. Furthermore, Madam Speaker, I extend my personal 
condolences to the Wright family for the loss of such an extraordinary 
man of service and duty. May God rest the soul of this great American.

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