[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 137 (Thursday, September 15, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H6218]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING CORPORAL DAKOTA MEYER

  (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of my fellow 
marines and a truly brave and heroic American, Corporal Dakota Meyer. 
This week, Corporal Meyer is receiving the highest military honor our 
Nation has to offer, the Congressional Medal of Honor.
  As a scout sniper with the Third Battalion, Third Marines, Corporal 
Meyer ran through enemy fire multiple times in an attempt to save 
fellow U.S. servicemembers in Kunar province, Afghanistan. Facing enemy 
fire, Corporal Meyer killed at least eight bad guys, personally 
evacuated 12 friendlies, and provided cover for another 24 of his 
fellow marines and soldiers during the 6-hour battle.
  Corporal Meyer had, no doubt, distinguished himself above and beyond 
the call of duty, and truly is an American hero. He knowingly risked 
his own life to save the lives of others. I congratulate him on this 
honor.
  Semper Fi, Corporal Meyer.

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