[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23491]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER SHELDON D. SCHULTZ

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 4, 2007

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor CWO Sheldon D. 
Schultz, a fallen Vietnam veteran whose remains have finally been 
returned home to Altoona, PA. Schultz was killed in Vietnam in January 
1968, when his helicopter was struck by artillery fire. For 39 years, 
Sheldon Schultz and his crew were unaccounted for.
  Sheldon was only 18 years old at the time of his death, but those 
that knew him described him as a role model, one who looked out for the 
neighborhood kids and was excited to serve his country. He joined the 
U.S. Army immediately following high school, graduating from helicopter 
pilot school and arriving in Vietnam in 1967. While he only served a 
little over a year before his death, Schultz earned many honors, 
including a Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service 
Medal, Army Aviator Wings, and an Expert Marksmanship Badge. In 
addition, Schultz's name is engraved on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
  Sheldon Schultz's return home brings comfort and relief to his 
family, who went years without much information about his death. Madam 
Speaker, Sheldon Schultz dedicated his life to serving his country. His 
homecoming is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices our soldiers make in 
service to our Nation. Our thoughts are with his family, his fellow 
Vietnam veterans and members of his community. Another soldier has been 
brought home.

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