[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 122 (Thursday, July 31, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1288]
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    HONORING THE SERVICE OF MAJOR JOSHUA S. KIRK, U.S. MARINE CORPS

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2014

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Major Joshua S. 
Kirk, United States Marine Corps, who recently passed away after over 
10 years of service to our nation.
   In 1999, Major Kirk, a native of my home state of Ohio, joined the 
United States Marine Corps and was commissioned in August 2000. He 
earned a law degree from the University of Virginia in 2004 and over 
the course of the next 10 years, held several positions around the 
world in service to his country as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate.
   His assignments included Civil Law Officer and Trial Counsel at 
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar; Legal Assistance Officer in Charge, 
Senior Defense Counsel, and Chief Prosecutor at Marine Corps Base 
Hawaii; and Prosecutor in the Office of Military Commissions in 
Washington, DC. In 2006-2007, Major Kirk deployed to Iraq with the 
Third Marine Aircraft Wing in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as the 
Deputy Staff Judge Advocate. He has earned a variety of awards for his 
outstanding service to our country. His personal awards include the 
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine 
Corps Achievement Medal (two awards).
   I recognize Major Kirk's honorable commitment to our country and the 
sacrifices he made on its behalf. He is survived by his wife of 10 
years, Lieutenant Commander Erin Quay, United States Navy, Judge 
Advocate General Corps, and his son, Aedan Kirk. It is an honor to 
stand in recognition of this dedicated military family.

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