[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 95 (Friday, June 28, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E994]
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      RECOGNIZING FLEET MARINE FORCE NAVY CORPSMAN JOHN J. CROWLEY

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2013

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful nation 
to recognize Fleet Marine Force Navy Corpsman John J. Crowley from 
Hilliard, Ohio, for his selfless acts of bravery and valor while 
deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. A true American 
hero, Crowley risked his life to ensure the safety of others in his 
squad when he aided them after the explosion of two Improvised 
Explosive Devices (IEDs).
  Corpsman Crowley has served in the Marines since 2009 where he has 
rightfully received numerous honors including the valor-designated 
Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. On June 13, 2012, his squad was on 
night patrol and struck by two IEDs. The first strike resulted in a 
dual-amputee casualty, which Corpsman Crowley promptly stabilized. The 
second explosion occurred as Marines swept a path toward the original 
casualty, resulting in three additional casualties. Corpsman Crowley 
was in close proximity to the second device and suffered wounds to his 
face and a ruptured eardrum.
  Despite his injuries, Corpsman Crowley maintained composure and 
treated an additional double amputee, as well as the squad leader, who 
had severe fragmentation wounds to his hands, body and face. He then 
helped move the Marines with casualties to a collection point and 
provided life-saving updates on the patients' status until the medical 
emergency evacuation helicopter arrived. His decisive actions were 
instrumental in saving the lives of three critically injured Marines. 
By his guidance, initiative, and dedication to duty, Corpsman Crowley 
reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions 
of the United States Naval Service.
  I ask that all Members of Congress join me in offering our 
appreciation for Fleet Marine Force Navy Corpsman John J. Crowley and 
his meritorious service to this great nation. He went to the greatest 
extent in order to secure our freedom here at home, which deserves the 
highest of recognitions.

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