[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 157 (Thursday, December 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2484]
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IN RECOGNITION AND REMEMBRANCE OF THE LIFE OF U.S. MARINE CORPS MASTER 
                          SERGEANT BRETT ANGUS

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2005

  Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I thank you for the 
opportunity to recognize and honor the life of U.S. Marine Corps Master 
Sergeant Brett Evan Angus.
  Minnesota and St. Paul have lost another courageous serviceman. U.S. 
Marine Corps Master Sergeant Brett E. Angus served his Nation, his 
community and his family with honor in one of the military's most 
dangerous jobs, as an ordnance disposal expert. Master Sergeant Angus 
was serving his second tour in Operation Iraqi Freedom when, on 
November 26, 2005, an improvised explosive device detonated while he 
was conducting combat operations near Camp Taqaddum, Iraq. He was 
assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron-372, Marine Wing Support 
Group-37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, out 
of Camp Pendleton, California. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his unit 
was attached to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force 
(Forward).
  Master Sergeant Angus was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. His family 
history of military service dates back to the Civil War, and he 
followed his father, uncle and grandfather into military service. He 
was an outstanding professional soldier who loved being a Marine and 
earned several awards and medals for his service. He was eligible for 
retirement this year, but chose to return to Iraq for a second tour of 
duty. As an ordnance disposal expert, his family was constantly afraid 
of the danger his job put him in, but knew that his vital work was 
saving the lives of U.S. Armed Forces and the Iraqi people. His vast 
knowledge and expertise made him a valuable teacher for his fellow 
Marines.
  I extend my condolences and share in the grief of his family and 
friends. Master Sergeant Angus' made the ultimate sacrifice while 
serving our Nation, and we will be forever grateful. The sympathies of 
all Americans go to his wife, Masami, his father, Russell, and to his 
family and friends.
  Master Sergeant Brett Angus is the 26th service member from Minnesota 
to die in Iraq since 2003. I honor Brett Angus for his courageous 
service to this country, and his commitment to protecting our freedom.

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