[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 42 (Thursday, March 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E382]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           A COMMEMORATION OF U.S. MARINE SGT. LANCE DAVISON

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                          HON. ANN KIRKPATRICK

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 13, 2014

  Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, Lance Clinton Davison was born on 
January 8, 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 following the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, Lance was 
deployed to Afghanistan for duty in the 3rd Battalion 23rd Marines 1st 
Marine Division, for which he received several medals and 
commendations, including the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
  Like so many veterans, Lance not only served his country but he came 
home and helped strengthen his own community. He became a police 
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.
  American poet Thomas William Parsons once wrote about the men and 
women who sacrificed for our country: ``On thy grave, the rain shall 
fall from the eyes of a mighty nation.''
  Sgt. Lance Davison, a valiant Marine and devoted father, is one of 
the reasons 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--it was given to me by a 
veteran, and 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 will honor 
Lance.

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