[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 130 (Thursday, July 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE OF COLONEL HARRY SEXTON

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2023

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Harry 
Edman Sexton, a U.S. Marine Corp Colonel who graduated from my alma 
mater, Anaheim High School, in 1950.
  Born in Anaheim, Colonel Sexton passed away Feb. 15, 2023, after 
living 90 years of a full life that included a distinguished military 
career.
  He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps 2 years after graduating from 
Anaheim High and served for 26 years.
  A Navy Cross awardee, our country's second-highest award for bravery, 
Colonel Sexton flew more than 400 combat missions during two tours of 
Vietnam. During his first tour, he commanded the only Marine F-8 
Crusader Fighter Squadron to deploy from Navy Carrier USS Oriskany.
  On his second tour, he commanded a squadron of HMLA-367 ``Scarface'' 
Cobra Helicopters, providing air support, day or night, under all 
weather conditions, to Marine ground combat units.
  He received the Navy Cross for heroism during Operation Tailwind as 
he and his fellow ``Scarface'' Cobra Gunships engaged the enemy to 
provide cover for the extraction of a nearly overwhelmed force of U.S. 
Army Special Operators out of Laos.
  He was also awarded two Legion of Merits with Combat ``V'', a 
Distinguished Flying Cross, 44 Air Medals/Strike Flight Awards, and was 
inducted into the Golden Eagles for his distinguished career as an 
aviator.
  His wife of 65 years, Ann, son Harry Jr., and daughter Stacie will 
remember him as a husband and father who lived for others, giving 
freely of his time, skill, and love to all who were fortunate enough to 
have known him. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren; and a great 
grandson.
  I thank the Colonel for his service.

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