[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E23]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE OF STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH ANDERSON

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                        HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 8, 2014

  Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Staff 
Sergeant Joseph Emmanuel Anderson, a dedicated father and an active 
duty U.S. Army Sgt., who was cruelly taken from us by gun violence at 
the age of 31. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all 
that knew him. I join with them today in grieving the loss of this 
special man and hope they find some comfort in celebrating his life and 
the knowledge that it serves as an example for all of us.
   A loving father, brother, son, and friend, John Anderson was born 
and raised in Marrero, Louisiana. At the age of 20, he joined the Army 
so that he could take care of his family.
   A devoted father to his three children, Sgt. Anderson worked hard to 
provide for them and loved them completely.
   During his 12 years of service in the U.S. Army, Sgt. Anderson 
served our country through three deployments in Iraq. He also earned 
his Airborne Wings and was proud to follow in the footsteps of his 
grandfathers who both served in the Army.
   The loss of Sgt. Anderson deeply saddens me and all those who care 
about our communities. While we mourn the loss of Sgt. Anderson, let us 
look to who he was and the life he led as inspiration. We should all 
strive to live our lives with the same overwhelming love for our 
families and dedication to our country that Joseph Anderson showed in 
his life. His vitality and love should be celebrated and honored. I am 
proud to stand here today to honor the life and legacy of an exemplary 
man, Staff Sergeant Joseph Anderson.

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