[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 4432-4433]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR AND BRONZE STAR 
                 PRESENTATION TO LT. COL. JACK DEICHMAN

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                         HON. RYAN A. COSTELLO

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 15, 2016

  Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, today we mark the 50th 
Anniversary of the Vietnam war and take a moment to honor and express 
our gratitude to our Vietnam Veterans.
  Our Vietnam war veterans served our nation with courage, dignity, and 
a willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

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  Deserving particular praise and commendation for his heroism and 
service during the Vietnam war is Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Jack 
Deichman of the United States Marine Corps.
  I have had the pleasure of knowing Jack for over a year now, and 
today I am grateful to have the opportunity to acknowledge Jack's 
leadership in Dai Do, Vietnam on March 30, 1968.
  Mr. Speaker, Jack displayed expert leadership in maneuvering his 
Company through heavy enemy fire and remained steadfast in assisting 
his wounded Commander to establish their defensive positions.
  Because of Jack's actions, many lives were saved that day, and many 
attribute this battle as the deciding factor in winning the war.
  We as a nation are grateful for Jack's heroic actions that day.
  His courage and selfless devotion to duty represents the essence of 
the United States Marine Corps and this great nation.
  Mr. Speaker, today marks the day we acknowledge Jack's bravery and 
present him the Bronze Star Medal.
  I am proud to recognize Jack and all our Vietnam Veterans today. We 
thank you for your service. Welcome home.

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