[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 103 (Thursday, July 3, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1099]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF LANCE CORPORAL BRANDON GARABRANT OF GREENFIELD, NEW 
                               HAMPSHIRE

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                           HON. ANN M. KUSTER

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 3, 2014

  Ms. KUSTER. Mr. Speaker, today we honor Lance Corporal Brandon 
Garabrant, of Greenfield, New Hampshire, for his heroism and service as 
a U.S. Marine serving our country in Afghanistan. I was devastated to 
learn of the tragic death of Lance Corporal Garabrant, who spent his 
life serving his community and his country with honor and courage. 
Through his dedicated service as a volunteer firefighter and as a 
Marine, he made his family, his state, and his nation proud. The 
thoughts and prayers of the entire Granite State are with Lance 
Corporal Garabrant's family and friends. It is our responsibility as 
Granite Staters and as Americans to protect and honor all those who 
serve our great nation and guard our freedom.
   Our veterans and servicemembers make grave sacrifices in order to 
preserve our freedom and protect our families. These courageous men and 
women devote their lives to standing up for our way of life, and they 
deserve our deepest respect and gratitude.
   The greatest tribute we can provide for Lance Corporal Garabrant is 
to continue to remember his bravery and sacrifice, and to celebrate his 
life. He paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom and way of 
life, and we must forever honor his memory.

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