[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 189 (Friday, December 9, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2221]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING JEREMIAH THOR SANCHO

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                            HON. BILL POSEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 9, 2011

  Mr. POSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the life and service of 
Jeremiah Thor Sancho, a Specialist with the United States Army, who 
laid down his life for our freedoms on October 13, 2011, while 
performing his duties in the Kandahar Province of Afghanistan, in 
support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  Mr. Sancho was a JRROTC Member and 2006 Graduate of Palm Bay High 
School, who honorably served his country as a member of the A Troop, 
3rd Squadron, 71st Calvary Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, 
New York.
  Mr. Sancho's military decorations include: The Purple Heart, Bronze 
Star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service 
Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Army 
Service Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, and 
the National Defense Medal.
   Jeremiah, or ``Jerry'' as he was better known to friends and loved 
ones, is survived by his wife, RaiAnne Sancho; his loving parents Janet 
and Bernardo Diaz; Sister, Jaell Diaz; Brothers Bernardo ``E.J.'' Diaz, 
Jovon A. Diaz; Aunt, Darlene Caraballo; Uncle, Edward Anthony 
Izquierdo; Grand Parents, Edward Izquierdo, Enrique Diaz, Gary and 
Jeannie Boyer; Mother-in-law, Sharon Bocco; Father-in-law, Joe Bocco; 
Brother-in-law, Joseph Bocco; Sister-in-law, Catherine Bocco; and many 
more friends and family members. Several hundred people attended the 
memorial service that was conducted at the First Baptist Church of 
Melbourne in Melbourne, Florida on October 28, 2011.
   Jerry will be remembered by those who admired him as a fun loving, 
avid comic-book fan, gamer, and budding artist. Our thoughts and 
prayers are with his family and friends.
   There's no greater honor than to lay your life down for another. 
Jeremiah T Sancho paid the ultimate sacrifice and we'll always remember 
him for that. We've lost another great American, and he will be truly 
missed. Jerry is a true hero.

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