06/22/2017

Carter Statement on the Passing of General Robert Shoemaker

Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement regarding the death of retired General Robert Shoemaker.

“Erika and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of retired General Robert Shoemaker this morning. General Shoemaker’s service to our great nation spanned over five decades. He served with honor and integrity earning numerous awards including the Distinguished Service Award, the Bronze Star and the Silver Star. He served in multiple battles, including the Korean War, the Vietnam War and during the Cold War. In addition to his outstanding military service, General Shoemaker served the Ft. Hood community and all of Bell County. He was a former Bell County Commissioner, an avid volunteer for the Heart of Texas Boy Scouts and for Central Texas United Way. For his commitment to country and community, I was proud to have awarded him the Congressional Veterans Commendation award. I am honored to have had the opportunity to get to know General Shoemaker and call him my friend. My family, my staff, and I send our prayers to his family and loved ones at this time. He was a giant in our community, and he will be sorely missed. God Bless him, his family, and our community.”

Rep. Carter represents Texas District 31, which includes Fort Hood, the largest active duty armored military installation in the free world. He serves as Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, co-chairman of the Congressional Army Caucus, is on the Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice and Science and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.

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