[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20730]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JOHN H. TRIMBLE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 15, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep respect that I recognize 
the life and passing of John H. Trimble of Fruita, Colorado. Mr. 
Trimble recently passed away in September and, as his family mourns 
their loss, I would like to pay tribute to the many contributions he 
has made to his community and to his country.
  Mr. Trimble was born and raised in Pine Ridge, South Dakota where he 
lived on his family's farm. At age 17, John enlisted into the United 
States Army and eventually served in both the European and Pacific 
Theaters. He remained on active duty as part of the Occupational Forces 
in Germany until November 1946. The patriotism and valor of veterans 
like John have given our country's military a reputation for honor, 
distinction, and courage.
  After the war, John returned to South Dakota and worked in farming 
and construction. In 1954, John began working for the National Park 
Service at Badlands National Park and then, in 1968, moved to Colorado 
where he would spend the next 21 years assigned to the Colorado 
National Monument. Outside of his job, John spent his free time working 
on cars, traveling and spending time with his wife and ten children. He 
was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Fruita Town 
Council from 1986 until 1989, and the Public Works Commission from 1986 
to 1996.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great admiration that I recognize the life 
and passing of Mr. John H. Trimble before this body of Congress for the 
service he has given to his country. My sincere condolences go out to 
the Trimble family, his wife Eva, their children Jerry, Larry, David, 
Karen, Steve, Tim, Mitch, Judy, John, and Betty, and all of their 
grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Trimble served his country 
in a time of great need and uncertainty, and then continued to serve it 
as an outstanding steward of our National Parks; his loss will be 
deeply felt and our grateful nation will be forever in his debt.

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