[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 48 (Thursday, April 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E431]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          REMEMBERING MARINE MASTER SERGEANT PATRICK T. QUIRK

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 11, 2013

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Marine Master Sergeant Patrick T. Quirk, who passed away on March 
23, 2013.
   Master Sergeant Quirk was a 20 year veteran of the United States 
Marine Corps, having served his country in Vietnam. Among some of the 
awards highlighting his valiant service to his nation are the National 
Defense Service Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, and the Republic of 
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, awarded to soldiers who accomplished deeds 
of valor and displayed heroic conduct.
   After leaving active duty, Master Sergeant Quirk continued to serve 
his country and this nation's youth as a JROTC instructor for over 20 
additional years, highlighted by his 18 year tenure at Ouachita Parish 
High School.
   Master Sergeant Quirk will be remembered by those he taught for his 
leadership, wisdom, and compassion, and his legacy will live on in the 
countless students who he helped usher into adulthood with the lessons 
he instilled in them.
   So today, I ask that you please join me in remembering Master 
Sergeant Patrick Quirk. It is my hope that his service to our nation 
and his fellow man continue to inspire future generations to follow in 
his footsteps.

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