Rio Blanco County decorated Vietnam veteran Tom Kilduff was honored posthumously in Washington, D.C. on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives this month during a speech given by Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert. Her speech was entered into the Congressional Record. A copy of her speech and a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol will be displayed at White River Convenience, where Boebert has stopped for coffee with Kilduff and other community members. Another copy of the record and flag will remain with Kilduff’s family. According to Boebert’s press secretary, “Tom was a dear friend to the Congresswoman, and she admired his life of valiant service to our country.”
I served with Tom in the same squad and platoon 2/4 1967-1968. We saw a lot together! Tom was a good friend and great Marine! Over the years we have attended 2/4 Marine reunions together and stayed in touch over the years! It is such a great and well deserved honor that Tom has received from Congress Member Boebert and entered into the Congressional record. RIP Marine!