[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 134 (Friday, November 19, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S11629]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         TRIBUTE TO SPECIALIST JEREMY F. REGNIER, LITTLETON, NH

 Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I rise today to remember and honor 
SP Jeremy F. Regnier of Littleton, NH for his service and supreme 
sacrifice in the service of his country.
  Specialist Regnier demonstrated a willingness and dedication to serve 
and defend his country by joining the National Guard soon after this 
country was attacked in September 2001. Just as many of America's 
heroes have taken up arms in the face of dire threats, Jeremy too, 
dedicated himself to the defense of our ideals, values, freedoms, and 
way of life. His valor and service cost him his life, but earned him a 
place on the roll call of honor within the pantheon of heroes this 
country has produced.
  Following basic training and a tour in the National Guard, Jeremy 
joined the regular Army as a Bradley Vehicle Crewman and was assigned 
to various units, eventually joining his comrades in 4th Battalion, 5th 
Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. From this unit's 
home base in Fort Hood, TX, he would deploy in March 2004 to Iraq in 
pursuit of those who would threaten our way of life.
  Throughout his short career, Jeremy developed a long list of 
accolades and experiences which testify to the dedication and devotion 
he held for the Army, his fellow soldiers, and his country. With tours 
in New Hampshire, Korea, Texas, and Iraq, Jeremy's expertise 
contributed greatly to his unit's successes and cemented his place as a 
participant in the great endeavor known as America. Jeremy was 
recognized for his service by the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart 
Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National 
Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, 
the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service 
Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Service Ribbon.
  My condolences and prayers go out to Jeremy's family, and I offer 
them my deepest sympathies and most heartfelt thanks for the service, 
sacrifice, and example of their soldier, SP Jeremy Regnier. Jeremy 
exemplified the words of Daniel Webster who said, ``God grants liberty 
only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend 
it.'' Because of his efforts, the liberty of this country is made more 
secure.

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