[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E315]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING MR. BERNARD E. GROSSMAN

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 17, 2023

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, today I to honor the life 
of Mr. Bernard E. Grossman of Lexington, South Carolina, and offer my 
sympathy to his family.
  I was honored to present Mr. Bernard E. Grossman with his Bronze Star 
Medal that he earned while serving as a Specialist Four in Phan Thiet, 
Vietnam on April 21, 1966. Mr. Grossman's platoon in Vietnam received 
heavy casualties from enemy fire. Specialist Grossman quickly took 
charge of the survivors, assisted the wounded, relayed the instructions 
of his platoon leader, and brought effective fire on the enemy 
positions. It was only after successful defeat of the enemy that he 
then informed his platoon leader of his wounds. We appreciate his great 
service and personal courage that was with the highest traditions of 
the military service. His valiant actions also reflect great credit 
upon himself, his unit, and the Army. I include in the Record the 
following obituary for Bernard E. Grossman:

       Bernie Grossman, 77 of Lexington, SC passed away Thursday, 
     March 30th peacefully at his home. Born in Rochester, New 
     York, he worked over 35 years as an aerospace executive for 
     Lockheed, Burbank, California, Fairchild Republic, Maryland 
     and Long Island, and United Technology (United Space 
     Booster), Cape Canaveral, Florida. His last position was with 
     GE Middle River Aerospace running the trust reversal division 
     where he retired in 2005. He served in Viet-Nam with the U.S. 
     Army's 327th Infantry Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. He 
     was awarded both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Metal 
     for Valor.
       He is survived by his loving wife of over 42 years Rosalind 
     Grossman who he met and served with in the United Army 
     Reserves at a Non-Commissioned Officer Academy as 
     Instructors. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling. 
     Survivors also include his daughter, Jean Grossman, son, 
     Michael Taylor, five grandchildren and one great-grandson all 
     of California. Sister, Leah Ganoe and brother Samuel Grossman 
     both of New York as well as numerous nieces, nephews from 
     their blended family. There will be a celebration of life 
     service 12 PM, Saturday, April 15th at Christian Life Church, 
     2700 Bush River Drive, Columbia, SC 29210. The family will 
     hold visitation prior to the service from 11-11:45 AM In lieu 
     of flowers, the family requests donation to: Harvest Hope 
     Food Bank, P.O. Box 451, Columbia, SC 29202 in Bernie 
     Grossman s name.

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