[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 756]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                        HONORING VERNON RAY ROSE

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2008

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Master Sergeant Vernon Ray Rose, a remarkable man with a long history 
of service to his country and community.
  Mr. Rose had a distinguished 18-year career in the United States Army 
leading men into combat during a tour of duty in Southeast Asia. He was 
a platoon sergeant of an infantry platoon with A Troop, 7th Squadron, 
17th Cavalry, Air, during the Vietnam war. His platoon had the 
responsibility of rescuing downed U.S. helicopter pilots. In March 
1968, Mr. Rose was severely wounded by an enemy hand grenade and was 
medically retired from the Army.
  Vernon Ray Rose was the recipient of many honors during his exemplary 
military career including the Bronze Star Medal, a Purple Heart, the 
Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Occupation 
Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, 
the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, 
the Parachutist Badge, and the Ranger Arc Tab.
  Mr. Rose's service did not end once he retired from the military. Mr. 
Rose chose to become a National Veteran Service Officer, dedicating his 
life to serving veterans over the course of three decades.
  It is my privilege to honor Vernon Ray Rose today, before the entire 
United States House of Representatives, for his service to our country 
and to his fellow veterans. His contributions are worthy of our 
collective appreciation and respect.

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