[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF WWII HERO HENRY LANGREHR OF CLINTON, 
                                  IOWA

  (Mrs. Miller-Meeks of Iowa was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and 
legacy of World War II hero Henry Langrehr of Clinton, Iowa.
  Henry was the embodiment of the Greatest Generation: humble, 
courageous, and fiercely devoted to his country. On what should have 
been his high school graduation day, he instead jumped from a C-47 over 
France, crashing through a greenhouse during the D-day invasion.
  Captured by the Germans and sent to a work camp, Henry's indomitable 
spirit led him to escape, finding his way back to American forces 
almost 1 year later, still wearing his tattered D-day uniform.
  After the war, Henry returned home to build a business, raise a 
family, and serve his fellow veterans. He never stopped loving his 
country, once saying: ``Only America could do that.''
  Henry Langrehr lived a life of service, sacrifice, and inspiration. 
We owe him and all like him a debt that can never be repaid.
  I had the pleasure of meeting his grandniece this weekend at the 
University of Iowa ROTC Military Ball. What a special event.

  May God bless his memory and comfort his family.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend birthday greetings to my younger 
sister, Mariette Stanson.

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