[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 26, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF WAYNE C. BECKMAN

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 26, 2022

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my honor to recognize the life of 
servicemen Wayne C. Beckman, who recently passed away on July 1, 2022, 
at the age of 88. A proud U.S. Navy Veteran and a lifelong member of 
the American Legion, Wayne was an indispensable part of Michigan's 
First District.
  Wayne, a lifelong Yooper and native of Ironwood, enlisted in the U.S. 
Navy in 1951 and served in the Korean War aboard the USS Moale as a 
Radarman. Throughout his service, he was awarded the National Defense, 
Korean Service, United Nations, and Navy Occupation Medals. One of his 
most prized accomplishments was sailing around the world before turning 
18 years old. After nearly three years, Wayne was honorably discharged 
in 1954. After his service to our Nation, he returned home where he met 
his wife, Bonita Beckman. They were married in 1958 and raised four 
children together. Wayne was also a proud grandfather and great-
grandfather. He was known as a ``pillar of the community,'' and enjoyed 
attending his kids' and grandkids' extracurricular activities.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of Michigan's First District, I ask you to 
join me in honoring the life and service of Wayne C. Beckman. His 
dedication to his country, community; and family will never be 
forgotten.

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