[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 147 (Thursday, December 4, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S6348]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            REMEMBERING SERGEANT FIRST CLASS RICHARD DEMERS

 Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I wish to memorialize a New 
Hampshire son and proud member of the United States Army, SFC Richard 
Louis Demers. Sergeant Demers was born in Manchester on December 31, 
1966 and spent his young life there, graduating from Manchester 
Memorial High School in 1985. His lengthy career in the Army spanned 22 
years, including a tour of duty in Iraq, as well as tours in Germany, 
Colorado, Texas, Hawaii and most recently Missouri.
  Sergeant Demers' choice to dedicate his career to protecting our 
freedom and security is the essence of American patriotism. It is my 
hope that during this extremely difficult time, Richard's family and 
friends will find comfort in knowing that Americans everywhere 
appreciate deeply his selfless service in defense of our country.
  Sergeant Demers is survived by his wife of 28 years, Karen, Gagne, 
Demers, of Laquey, MO; their two sons, Jonathan Demers and his wife 
Megan, of Georgia, and Shawn Demers and his wife Nadine, of Washington; 
five grandchildren; two siblings, Michelle Champagne and her husband 
Roland, of Allenstown, NH, and David Demers and his wife, Marcia, of 
Florida; and many nieces and nephews. This patriot will be missed by 
all.
  On behalf of the people of New Hampshire, I ask my colleagues and all 
Americans to join me in honoring the life and service of this brave 
American, Richard Demers.

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