HONORING THE LIFE OF FRED BRUNER LUNSFORD

On 2025-04-28, Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE OF FRED BRUNER LUNSFORD" in the House.

HONORING THE LIFE OF FRED BRUNER LUNSFORD

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E343] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE OF FRED BRUNER LUNSFORD ______ HON. CHUCK EDWARDS of north carolina in the house of representatives Monday, April 28, 2025 Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Staff Sergent Fred Bruner Lunsford of the United States Army, who passed away on March 1, 2025. Fred was born on March 7, 1925, and was enrolled as a member of the eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Fred graduated from Andrews High School in Andrews, North Carolina in the spring of 1943 and he and his wife, Gladys, were married on March 17, 1944, before Fred enlisted in the United States Army. Fred served as a Staff Sergent during World War II and was deployed to the European Theater, with service at the Normandy Invasion, Battle of the Bulge and the Liberation of France. Fred was highly decorated for his bravery, leadership, and courage he displayed during those years of service. These decorations include the Europe-Africa-Middle East Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the Victory Medal, the Army Occupation Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. Fred was honorably discharged from active duty following the war and returned home to Cherokee County, North Carolina where he would go on to be licensed to preach the Gospel on October 23, 1949, by Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Murphy, North Carolina and was ordained in 1950. On behalf of all of Western North Carolina, I would like to take a moment to honor the life of Fred Bruner Lunsford. ____________________