[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 10 (Thursday, January 18, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H200]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              PAUL KERCHUM

  (Mr. CISCOMANI asked and was given permission to address the House 
for one minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the legacy of 
Paul Kerchum. At the time of his death, Mr. Kerchum was one of the last 
survivors of the Bataan Death March.
  Paul enlisted in the military in 1938, beginning a 29-year military 
career. In 1942, Paul was taken as a POW in the Philippines and forced 
to march for 65 miles in what is now known as the Bataan Death March.
  Following his retirement in 1966, he and his wife, Gloria, made 
Arizona their home. For Paul, civilian life included hours of community 
service and impactful public speaking, sharing his story of bravery and 
courage.
  Later this month, the Benson Municipal Airport will be renamed in 
Paul's honor.
  Mr. Speaker, while we will never be able to fully express our 
gratitude for Paul's service, we hope this serves as a small token of 
appreciation.

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