[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10264]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING AND HONORING ROBERT F. ECKLOND

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 17, 2014

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize and honor Mr. Robert F. Ecklond, a veteran of both World War 
II and the Korean War. Mr. Ecklond originally enlisted in the United 
States Navy as a Seaman Apprentice, completing Boot Camp in Sampson, 
New York and advanced technical training at the Construction Training 
Center in Davisville, Rhode Island. He served in the Pacific Theater 
during World War II with the 20th Special Naval Construction Battalion 
Seabees. Mr. Ecklond was present at Red Hill Seabee Camp in Hawaii 
during V-J Day on September 2, 1945. He was honorably discharged in 
September 1946, having attained the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class.
  Following his discharge, Mr. Ecklond showed his continued dedication 
to the U.S. Armed Forces by joining the United States Naval Reserve. 
When he was called to serve during the Korean War, Mr. Ecklond honored 
his country by returning to active duty, serving in Korea from April 
1950 to July 1953.
  This year on Memorial Day, Robert Ecklond was celebrated by the Honor 
Flight Network, a non-profit organization that seeks to honor America's 
veterans for the sacrifices they made for our country. As part of this 
recognition, Mr. Ecklond was flown from Florida to Washington, DC, 
affording him the opportunity to visit and reflect at the National 
World War II Memorial.
  I am proud to recognize and honor Mr. Ecklond and remember those who 
have given so much to serve our country. Their dedication, courage, and 
sacrifice allowed America to remain safe and free. I ask my colleagues 
will join me in commending Robert Ecklond for his long-standing service 
to the United States.

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