[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 82 (Thursday, May 29, 2014)]
[House]
[Pages H4923-H4924]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF LANCE CORPORAL STEVEN HANCOCK OF GOOSE LAKE, 
                                ILLINOIS

  (Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

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  Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
life of Lance Corporal Steven Hancock of Goose Lake, Illinois, who 
faithfully served our Nation in the United States Marine Corps. He was 
a member of the Second Marine Aircraft Wing and died while 
participating in a training exercise on an MV-22B Osprey aircraft on 
May 19, 2014.
  Lance Corporal Hancock was one of three children and attended Coal 
City High School. He was known as a quiet leader and earned the 
distinguished rank of Eagle Scout as a member of Scout Troop 466. His 
family, friends, and colleagues will always remember his constant 
smile, cheerfulness, and strong faith in Jesus Christ.
  Lance Corporal Hancock joined the Marine Corps on March 5, 2012, and 
was the crew chief of the Osprey aircraft on which he served. His sense 
of duty and willingness to voluntarily serve our country demonstrates 
what makes our Nation exceptional. He will be sorely missed, and I am 
extremely grateful for his service.
  It is because of people like him who are willing to defend our 
country that we are allowed to stand here and deliberate on behalf of 
the American people.
  God bless Lance Corporal Hancock, and God bless his family.

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