[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 13 (Friday, January 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E37]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE MEMORY OF HAROLD SKELTON

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                            HON. BARRY MOORE

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 20, 2023

  Mr. MOORE of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize the 
life and legacy of Harold Skelton, who sadly passed away on Friday, 
December 12, 2022, at the age of 80.
  Mr. Skelton was born on February 18, 1942, in Evansville, Indiana. He 
served 22 years in the U.S. Army, including two tours in Vietnam as a 
Chinook pilot, and retired as a CW4. Later, Harold served as an 
instructor pilot and ground simulator instructor at Fort Rucker. Mr. 
Skelton's remarkable work and involvement ranged from many 
organizations including the American Legion Post 73, VFW, DAV, Vietnam 
Helicopter Pilots Association, VVA, Civitan, Mason's, and Shriner's. 
His devotion and sacrifice to our Nation will be remembered with his 
incredible service.
  Harold Skelton dedicated his life to bringing joy to his friends, 
family, and everybody else around him. He was a loving son, husband, 
father, brother, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Donna 
Skelton, two children, and five grandchildren.
  Harold Skelton was a joyous and loved citizen of Alabama's Second 
Congressional District that left lifelong impressions on many people. 
He will be deeply missed by many friends, family members, and all those 
he made smile.

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