HJR189 Summary

• Honors the death of Charles Raymond Bradford, Jr., a 89-year-old resident of Scottsboro who passed away.

• Recognizes Bradford's World War II service as a forward observer at the Battle of the Bulge, where he was captured and spent six months in German prisoner of war camps before being freed in May 1945.

• Acknowledges Bradford's role in recruiting 164 young men for the local National Guard Company B, and his command decisions in Korea that saved his company's lives when they were about to be isolated.

• Highlights his community service as a member of the Scottsboro Rotary Club, Civitan Club, and City Board of Education, as well as his business success as co-owner of General Equipment Company and leadership in farm equipment dealer associations.

• Extends the Alabama Legislature's deepest condolences to his surviving family, including his daughter, son, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.