[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E291-E292]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               A COMMEMORATION OF USMC SGT. LANCE DAVISON

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                          HON. ANN KIRKPATRICK

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 2014

  Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, Lance Clinton Davison was born on 
January 8th, 1979, the first son of John and Desbah Davison. In Navajo 
tradition, Lance is of the Hashtl'ishnii Clan and born for Bilagaana.
  Lance was raised in Flagstaff, Arizona, and graduated from Flagstaff 
High School in 1997. Upon graduation, Lance joined the U.S. Marine 
Corps, where he excelled and became an especially accomplished marksman 
and scout/sniper.
  Immediately after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Lance 
was deployed to Afghanistan for duty with the 3rd Battalion, 23rd 
Marines, 1st Marine Division. During his combat service, he received 
several medals and commendations, including the Bronze Star and Purple 
Heart.
  Like so many veterans, Lance not only served his country but came 
home and helped strengthen his own community. He became an officer with 
the Flagstaff Police Department and founded Raven2 O.D.G, a disabled 
veteran-owned business that provides enhanced training for SOCOM 
Operatives and agency professionals with precision marksmanship skills. 
Lance's dedication to his country and community was surpassed only by 
his dedication to and love for his son, Korben.
  Lance was a true hero. The words of American poet Thomas William 
Parsons aptly describe our feelings about those heroes who sacrifice 
for our country: ``On thy grave, the rain shall fall from the eyes of a 
mighty nation.''

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  Sgt. Lance Davison, a valiant Marine and devoted father, is one of 
the reasons that our nation is mighty. We remember, honor and mourn 
him--Lance left us far too soon.
  Lance, and all of our veterans, deserve a community and a country 
that stand up for our soldiers when they come home. These men and women 
have served honorably, but they may also struggle mightily.
  For years, I've kept a quote on my desk that was given to me by a 
veteran. It says: ``Because they have already paid the price, fight for 
veterans with all of your might.''
  Fight for veterans with all of your might. This is how we can honor 
Sgt. Lance Davison.

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