[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 4, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LIFE OF CORPORAL TYLER SCOTT BREWER

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 2015

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life, and note 
the passing of Tyler Scott Brewer of Stanton, Kentucky, whom passed 
away on January 24, 2015 at the young age of 23.
  According to his friends and family, Tyler lived a life of adventure, 
compassion, servitude and the natural ability to touch lives. His love 
for his family, friends, music, and his Kentucky home was sincere and 
eternal. Tyler was an absolute joy to be around, a true free spirit, 
and had a network of friends that stretched from coast to coast.
  As a child, Tyler loved playing outside. He was especially fond of 
the days spent on Cave Run Lake with his family He attended Bowen 
Elementary School and was praised by his teachers for being an 
excellent student and an extremely caring person; even at an early age 
he was an advocate for those who were different or less fortunate. It 
was in elementary school where Tyler was introduced to one of his 
passions, Powell County Pirate football.
  Tyler started playing football in 5th grade and played all the way 
through his senior season of high school. He was a four-year starter on 
the varsity team while playing middle linebacker on defense and full 
back on offense. In addition to being an outstanding football player, 
he was also awarded the honor of Academic All State all four seasons of 
high school. Tyler graduated with honors from Powell County High School 
in 2010 and enrolled at The University of Kentucky (UK).
  While at UK, Tyler decided to join the Marine Corps. He left for 
Paris Island, South Carolina in March 2011 to embark on the most 
rigorous training regimen required by any branch of the military; 
training that molds a recruit into a Marine. His proudest moment was 
his successful completion of the rite of passage known as The Crucible. 
Along with being a model Marine, Tyler earned the rank of Corporal in 
less than 3 and half years. Tyler served one tour in Afghanistan, as 
part of Operation Enduring Freedom, where he earned the Navy and Marine 
Corp Achievement Medal.
  Tyler left the Marine Corps in September 2014 to return to life as a 
civilian. Upon returning to Kentucky, Tyler enrolled in the welding 
program at Maysville Community and Technical College. He was extremely 
excited about the school but unfortunately he would never fulfill his 
goal of completing the program.
  Tragically, on January 24, 2015, the bright light known as Tyler 
Scott Brewer was taken in an automobile accident. Over 1,000 mourners 
visited Tyler. The outpouring of love from people all across the nation 
was historic for his small Powell County community and a testament to 
the amount of lives he touched and affected in such a short amount of 
time.
  Tyler was buried with full military honors and laid to rest at the 
Donnie G. Randall Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Stanton, Kentucky.
  Tyler Scott Brewer was a son, brother, grandson, great grandson, 
nephew, cousin, Marine, and a true friend to all. His kind and loving 
spirit will be missed, but his legacy will not be forgotten.

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