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HONORING THE LIFE OF 2ND LT. EUGENE P. SHAUVIN
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HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS
of washington
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Eugene P. Shauvin, who was killed in action on September 17, 1944.
Lt. Shauvin was a resident of Spokane, Washington. He was a brave young man, who selflessly sacrificed his life during World War II to defend freedom and defeat evil. Lt. Shauvin was only 25 years old when his aircraft was shot down en route to the Netherlands. Of the multiple service members aboard the plane, Lt. Shauvin was the only body unable to be identified and accounted for--until now.
At long last, after 78 years of searching, Lt. Shauvin's remains have been recovered, identified, and returned home to his family. On July 23, 2022, he will finally be laid to rest. The repatriation of the lieutenant's remains took many years, but thanks to new technology and the tireless efforts of so many who worked hard to find him, Eugene has finally been brought back to American soil where he belongs. While the lieutenant had a long journey home, I pray his loved ones can find peace and closure after this decades-long search.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing 2nd Lt. Eugene P. Shauvin's extraordinary heroism and honoring his ultimate sacrifice, while also celebrating our commitment to ensuring no American is ever left behind.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 115
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