[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 114 (Wednesday, July 10, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E711-E712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING CLIFFORD STRICKLAND

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2024

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Technician 
Fifth Grade Clifford Strickland of Fowler, Colorado, a fallen World War 
II soldier considered missing in action until December of 2023.
  Clifford was a U.S. Army Technician out of Charlie Company, 803rd 
Engineers Battalion. He was stationed in the Philippines where he was 
constructing vital landing strips for U.S. forces when the military of 
Japan attacked the islands. Clifford and his fellow soldiers bravely 
defended the island for several months before he was captured in April 
of 1942, forced into the agonizing Bataan Death March, and taken to 
Cabanatuan Prison Camp where he died months later. After he was buried, 
it took 81 years to identify Clifford's remains.
  In service of his country, Clifford made the ultimate sacrifice and 
we are eternally grateful for his courage in the line of duty. On June 
29, 2024, Clifford will finally return home where he will be buried 
surrounded by family and loved ones in Florence, Colorado.
  On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, 
it is my honor to recognize Clifford's service and sacrifice. We are 
thankful to have him home after all these years.

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