[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16795]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE LOTHSPEICH FAMILY

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                           HON. EARL POMEROY

                            of north dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 26, 2009

  Mr. POMEROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the military 
service of the Lothspeich family of North Dakota. North Dakota has a 
proud military tradition and has sent many of its sons and daughters 
into the service of their country. Amongst this proud history and 
tradition the Lothspeich family is unique. Edward and Rose Lothspeich 
were the parents of nine boys and one girl. From this family all nine 
of the Lothspeich brothers have bravely answered the call of a grateful 
nation when it was sorely needed.
  These brave men served across several critical periods in our 
nation's history. Eugene, Harold and Edward served at the height of 
World War II. Donald, Gerald, Lyle, Marlin served during the Korean War 
and the beginning of the Cold War. Franklin and Leon served in Germany 
during a period in which the Soviet Union was increasing the isolation 
of East Germany.
  Next week as we gather to celebrate the birth of our nation, the City 
of Park River, North Dakota will be celebrating its 125th anniversary. 
As a part of that celebration, Park River will honor those brothers who 
are still with us, Edward, Lyle, and Marlin, and those who are not 
Eugene, Harold, Edward, Donald, Gerald, Franklin and Leon.
  The United States is what it is today because of the sacrifices of 
families like the Lothspeich's who gave so selflessly and served so 
bravely. These brothers helped win World War II and kept watch during 
the coldest nights of the Cold War.
  The sacrifices of the Lothspeich brothers are worthy of our highest 
respect and I can think of no greater duty of a member of Congress than 
to honor our nation's heroes. I stand today to honor their service as 
the city of Park River will next week.

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