[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 31, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E93]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN COMMEMORATION OF CORPORAL KEVIN REINHARD

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 31, 2012

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of 
Marine Corporal Kevin J. Reinhard of Colonia, New Jersey. On January 
19, 2012, Corporal Reinhard was on a helicopter mission in the southern 
Afghanistan province of Helmand, Afghanistan, when his aircraft went 
down, killing the Corporal and five of his fellow Marines. He was 25 
years old. Corporal Reinhard's valiant and heroic actions during his 
deployment in Afghanistan are truly worthy of this body's recognition.
  Marine Corporal Kevin Reinhard is remembered as a loving son who was 
committed to his family and friends. A resident of the Colonia section 
of Woodbridge, New Jersey, Corporal Reinhard is a proud alumnus of St. 
Joseph's High School in Metuchen, New Jersey. He attended Ramapo 
College and later transferred to Middlesex County College in Edison, 
New Jersey where he majored in Criminal Science. In the spring of 2008, 
he admirably enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was 
stationed in Hawaii. He soon rose to the rank of Corporal and proudly 
served as a Crew Chief, flying on a Sikorsky Sea Stallion with HMEI 
363, also known as the ``Lucky Red Lions.'' In January 2012, Corporal 
Reinhard was serving his second deployment in Afghanistan when his 
helicopter crashed, tragically taking his life and the lives of five 
other Marines. Corporal Reinhard leaves behind his mother, Kathleen 
Rose, his father, James, sister, Kathleen Marie, as well as his 
paternal grandparents, James and Mary Ann Reinhard. He is pre-deceased 
by his maternal grandparents, John and Veronica Gerrity of Colonia. 
Corporal Reinhard was an outstanding individual who proudly embodied 
the motto of the United States Marine Corps.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in commemorating the life of 
Corporal Kevin J. Reinhard, an American hero who courageously served 
his country. His legacy has served as an inspiration to us all and he 
will truly be missed.

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