[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E241]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  REMEMBERING U.S. ARMY LIEUTENANT COLONEL CARLTON ``SHADY'' SCHELHORN

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                          HON. LISA C. McCLAIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 22, 2023

  Mrs. McCLAIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of the life and service of 
my friend, Virginia native, and United States Army Lieutenant Colonel 
Carlton ``Shady'' Schelhorn. Colonel Schelhorn, who for 23 years 
dedicated his life to protecting our country's freedom, is being 
interred today at Arlington National Cemetery.
  The late grandfather of a member of my staff and teammate, Ryland 
Bennett, Colonel Schelhorn was a loving parent, friend, and inspiration 
to many. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee and proud 
advocate of those willing to sacrifice everything for the sanctity of 
our nation, I am deeply honored to include in the Record this hero's 
obituary.

                   [From the Richmond Times-Dispatch]

              Carlton ``Shady'' Schelhorn, LTC., 1931-2022

       LTC Carlton ``Shady'' Schelhorn of Mechanicsville, formerly 
     of Alexandria, passed away on December 14, 2022.
       He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Pat; 
     children, Chip Schelhorn (Julie), Lynn Michaux (Jody), Cathy 
     D'Antuono (Steve) and Nancy Bennett (Mark); nine 
     grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Shady was a 1955 
     University of Virginia graduate, where he played football and 
     was a member of Phi Delta Theta.
       He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for 23 
     years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.
       Known for his incredible sense of humor and charm, Shady 
     never met a stranger. He was always the loudest voice in the 
     room, an excellent dancer and fond of martinis. His family 
     was his greatest pride and joy; ``G-Dad'' was adored in 
     return.
       Some of his favorite pastimes included golfing, especially 
     with the Over-The-Hill Hoos, spending winters in Marco 
     Island, Florida and lately watching ``Grit'' TV.

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