[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 96 (Monday, July 8, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1023]
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           IN HONOR OF U.S. ARMY SERGEANT JAVIER SANCHEZ, JR.

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 8, 2013

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of U.S. Army 
Sergeant Javier Sanchez, Jr., 28, of Greenfield, California, who died 
when an improvised explosive device hit his vehicle on a combat patrol 
on June 23, 2013 in Sar Rowzah, Afghanistan.
   Javier was a graduate of the Greenfield High School and joined the 
Army in August 2006 serving in Baumholder, Germany, Fort Irwin, 
California and most recently in Fort Drum, New York. Javier was an 
infantryman and had previously deployed in support of Operation Iraqi 
Freedom from 2007 to 2008 with 1-6 Infantry of the 1st Armored 
Division. In his current assignment Javier was with the Special Troops 
Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team based at Fort Drum, New York.
   He is a hero to his family, the city of Greenfield, the State of 
California, and the people of the United States and we express our 
deepest gratitude for his service to our country. As his uncle most 
recently stated, ``He always had this `country first' attitude and I 
think that's what made him sign up.'' In the face of war, this is the 
truest definition of courage and character, an example that all 
soldiers should strive emulate. His selfless act is one that will never 
be forgotten.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire House, I would like to extend 
the nation's deepest sympathies to Javier's wife Cassandra Sanchez, his 
mother Margarita Sanchez, and his father Javier Sanchez, Sr. Sergeant 
Javier Sanchez, Jr. served his nation honorably, and sacrificed his 
life. He is an American hero.

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