[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 65 (Thursday, May 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E634]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE SACRIFICE OF MARINE CORPORAL KYLE R. SCHNEIDER

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                         HON. DANIEL B. MAFFEI

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2013

  Mr. MAFFEI. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
honor fallen Marine Corporal Kyle R. Schneider, who made the ultimate 
sacrifice to protect his fellow Marines and the freedoms of the United 
States of America.
   On December 28, 2012, President Obama signed into law H.R. 5837, 
legislation renaming the post office at 26 East Genesee Street in 
Baldwinsville, New York, in honor of Corporal Schneider.
   Kyle Schneider embodied the same values that make this country 
extraordinary: Dedication, Honor and Pride. I am moved that the Village 
of Baldwinsville will have this opportunity to pay a lasting tribute to 
Kyle's Legacy.
   Corporal Schneider was born in Syracuse and grew up in 
Baldwinsville, New York. Kyle was an avid athlete, playing baseball, 
football, and track, before graduating from C.W. Baker High School in 
2006. While at Onondaga Community College, Kyle realized that he wanted 
to do more for his country. As a result, in March 2008, Kyle fulfilled 
a lifelong dream and joined the United States Marine Corps.
   In January of 2011, Kyle was deployed to Afghanistan in support of 
Operation Enduring Freedom with the II Marine Expeditionary Force. Kyle 
earned many distinguished military awards while in Afghanistan 
including the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, 
National Defense Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on 
Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and the NATO 
Medal. On June 30, 2011, Corporal Kyle R. Schneider died as a result of 
enemy action in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was 23.
   Kyle is survived by his parents, Richard and Lorie Schneider; a 
brother, Kevin Schneider of Phoenix; his fiance, Theresa Lynn Dodge of 
W. Columbia, TX; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Dianne Vrotny 
of Baldwinsville and maternal grandfather Gary E. (Helen A.) Younis; 
and his paternal grandparents, Carol Schneider and John Rouselle of 
Central Square.
   Mr. Speaker, in appreciation of this young man's love for country 
who gave his life protecting this great nation, I ask this Honorable 
Body to join me in honoring the legacy of Marine Corporal Kyle R. 
Schneider.

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