[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11382-11383]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             FALLEN HEROES

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                               speech of

                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, as we return from observing Memorial Day in 
our districts, I rise to pay a tribute to a man who made the ultimate 
sacrifice for his country during the Vietnam War. This weekend, I had 
the honor of presenting Staff Sergeant Adrian J. Anglim's family with 
the two Bronze Stars he earned during his service in the United States 
Army, but never received until last year. His story serves as a shining 
example of courageous service to his country.
  Adrian Anglim was born on January 9th, 1934 in Ironwood, Michigan. 
After attending St. Ambrose High School in Ironwood and Northern 
Michigan University in Marquette, he joined the Michigan National 
Guard. He was serving as a Junior ROTC instructor for Bessemer High 
School when he was called up to active duty and assigned to Fort Riley, 
Kansas where he joined the First Infantry Division.
  Staff Sergeant Anglim arrived in Vietnam in April 1966 and served 
with distinction as a member of the First Infantry. His courage and 
leadership in combat earned him two bronze stars which, thanks to the 
efforts of his platoon leader, his family has finally received.
  To illustrate the debt that our country owes Adrian Anglim, I would 
like to read two passages from the citations for his bronze stars. The 
first describes then Staff Sergeant Anglim's performance throughout his 
combat service. It reads:

       For meritorious achievement in connection with ground 
     operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam 
     during the period 28 April 1966 to 25 August 1966. Through 
     his untiring efforts and professional ability, Staff Sergeant 
     Anglim consistently obtained outstanding results. He was 
     quick to grasp the implications of new problems with which he 
     was faced as a result of the ever changing situations 
     inherent in a counterinsurgency operation and to find ways 
     and means to solve those problems. The energetic application 
     of his extensive knowledge has materially contributed to the 
     efforts of the United States Mission to the Republic of 
     Vietnam to assist that country in

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     ridding itself of the communist threat to its freedom. Staff 
     Sergeant Anglim's initiative, zeal, sound judgment, and 
     devotion to duty have been in the highest tradition of the 
     United States Army.

  The second citation accompanied Sergeant Anglim's Bronze Star with a 
``V'' device, signifying valor. This medal was awarded for Anglim's 
heroism the day that he gave his life for his country. It reads:

       For heroism on 25 August 1966 in the Republic of Vietnam 
     while participating in an operation in Binh Duong Province 
     when called to assist a Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol 
     heavily engaged with the Viet Cong Phu Loi Battalion. As his 
     company approached the enemy camp it encountered intense 
     enemy fire. At great personal risk, he moved among the 
     platoon to establish a defensive position. His leadership 
     under intense fire enabled his men to occupy defensible 
     terrain in front of the enemy trench line. By this time, his 
     element had been reduced to himself and one rifleman. Using 
     one remaining radio and company mortars, the platoon leader 
     and Sergeant Anglim devised a plan to suppress enemy mortars 
     directly to their front. While under constant enemy fire, 
     Sergeant Anglim was able to provide directions for the 
     adjustment of company mortars, forcing the enemy to displace 
     twice. While directing fire on their third location, he was 
     killed instantly by enemy small arms fire. His heroic actions 
     enabled other units to maneuver to engage the enemy and block 
     their escape. Sergeant Anghm's exemplary courage was in 
     keeping with the finest traditions of military service and 
     reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United 
     States Army.

  Mr. Speaker, I also want to mention Sergeant Anglim's family. After 
his tragic death, Sergeant Anglim's wife Marilyn raised their three 
children on her own, which is no small feat. Today, their twins Van and 
Ann are 46. Van is an employee of the Defense Department working on 
missile systems. Ann is working as the facilities manager for the Ann 
Arbor Public Schools in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their son Paul is 42 and a 
Lieutenant with the Wyoming, Michigan Police Department.
  As Adrian Anglim's children grew up and tried to learn more about the 
father they never really knew, they talked to James Holland, who was 
their father's platoon leader in Vietnam. They were able to learn what 
had happened to their father from someone who was there, and who 
benefited from his heroism.
  When Mr. Holland realized that Sergeant Anglim's family had never 
received the additional medals that he had earned, he took steps to see 
that those recommendations reached the Army and that Sergeant Anglim 
was finally recognized for his bravery in battle. I had the honor of 
presenting those medals to Marilyn Anglim and her children in a 
ceremony at the American Legion Post #71 in Gladstone, Michigan this 
past weekend.
  Mr. Speaker, Adrian Anglim served his country bravely and deserves 
our deepest gratitude for his service and his ultimate sacrifice. I ask 
that the House join me in honoring this fallen American soldier.

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