[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF CPL. VINCENT MANNION-BRODEUR

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the Dedication 
of Cpl. Vincent Mannion-Brodeur Patient Room at Spaulding 
Rehabilitation Hospital.
  This newly-dedicated patient room, located in one of the leading 
rehabilitation hospitals in the country, recognizes Cpl. Mannion-
Brodeur and his valiant service in the United States Army. While 
serving in Iraq in 2007 with the 82nd Airborne, Cpl. Mannion-Brodeur 
was critically injured by an insurgent trap. After surviving forty 
operations and a year-long coma, Cpl. Mannion-Brodeur became an 
inspiration for people throughout the country and an example of what it 
means to serve one's country. His noble actions and enduring strength 
have deemed him a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Recipient and have 
earned him the gratitude of an entire nation. With the assistance of 
his parents, Cpl. Mannion-Brodeur is now at the point in his recovery 
where he is able to motivate and speak to Walter Reed patients as well 
as work with other injured soldiers throughout their own recovery 
process.
  Mr. Speaker, it brings me great pride to honor and thank Cpl. Vincent 
Mannion-Brodeur for his invaluable service in the United States Army 
and to recognize the dedication of the Cpl. Vincent Mannion-Brodeur 
Patient Room at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. I ask that my 
colleagues join me in recognition of Cpl. Mannion-Brodeur and his 
distinguished service in our Armed Services.

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