Tom Kilduff Eulogy

Floor Speech

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Mrs. BOEBERT. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life of my friend, Tom Kilduff.

Tom was a man of grit and glory, whose great sense of humor and love for America will be greatly missed. Tom gave so much to his country, most notably his service in the Marine Corps. Tom once told me that the Army told him to be all that he could be, so he became a marine.

Tom completed three tours in Vietnam where he distinguished himself as a man of valor, sacrifice, and also a really great shot, earning the USMC Rifle Expert Shooter's Badge and Pistol Sharpshooter Badge, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart. Upon returning home, he married his wife, Jeannie, and raised three beautiful daughters and had seven grandchildren.

Meeker, Colorado, is a better place because of Tom. We will surely miss his love of country, passion for the great outdoors, hanging out at Meeker's coffee shop--or the Shell gas station, as others may call it--and, of course, seeing him along with his precious dog, Sarge, following close behind.

Semper fi, Tom.

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