Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Honors the Legacy of Wwii Veteran Norman Russell with His Family

September 19, 2026 Press Release KEENESBURG, CO — Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) joined the community in remembering and honoring the life and service of U.S. Army Veteran Norman Russell. His daughters Terri Redden, Norma Sigler, and Connie Kunz were in attendance. “Colorado’s Fourth District is home to patriots who answered the call when our nation needed them most,” said Congresswoman Boebert . “Norman Russell was one of those men. He laid communication lines under enemy fire, was wounded in service to his country, and came home to raise a family with humility, courage, and love. We honor him because freedom is not free, and the Greatest Generation paid the price so that we could live in liberty. I am proud to stand with his family, fellow veterans, and the people of Keenesburg as we remember a true American hero.” “My dad never bragged about what he did. He just served,” said Terri Redden , Norman Russell’s daughter. “I wanted to get his medals so I could give them to my son, William, and he could carry on his grandfather’s legacy. That is how we keep Dad’s story alive.” Norman Russell was inducted into the U.S. Army on June 5, 1942, and served as a communications soldier and truck driver. After training at Camp Walters, Texas, he served in North Africa, Tunisia, Italy, and France, often running telephone wire along the front lines under enemy fire. He was wounded in combat, later injured again when his jeep was struck near the Colmar Pocket, and was hospitalized at Fitzsimons in Colorado, ending his military service.