[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 132 (Thursday, September 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1563]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SPECIAL WARFARE 
                     OPERATOR LOUIS JAMES LANGLAIS

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2011

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Master Chief Petty 
Officer Special Warfare Operator Louis James Langlais who died August 
6th in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Master Chief Langlais was a 
patriot and a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice ensuring the 
security of our nation. He will be greatly missed.
  Master Chief Langlais was a highly decorated combat veteran with 
numerous awards, including six Bronze Star Medals with Valor, Purple 
Heart Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service 
Commendation Medal with Valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal, three 
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, three Combat Action Ribbons, 
three Presidential Unit Citations, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan 
Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War 
on Terrorism Service Medal, and numerous other personal and unit 
decorations.
  Master Chief Langlais is survived by his loving family, friends, and 
teammates.
  His nation owes Master Chief Langlais an enormous debt of gratitude. 
We are honored to have had such an exemplary American fighting for his 
country.
  I wish to extend my condolences to Master Chief Langlais' family, 
friends, and teammates and hope they continue to find solace in his 
lasting impact on his grateful nation. Our thoughts and prayers are 
with them.

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