[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING CAPTAIN BRIAN T. KENNEDY

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                         HON. RYAN A. COSTELLO

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 4, 2016

  Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to pay 
tribute and express my deepest appreciation for the service and 
sacrifice of the 12 Marines missing off the coast of Hawaii, and 
especially Marine Captain Brian T. Kennedy of Malvern, PA.
   Growing up in the Tredyffrin Township, Captain Kennedy attended 
school at the Tredyffrin/Eastown School District and graduated from 
Conestoga High School as a member of the National Honors Society and 
co-captain of the varsity football team.
   Upon graduation, Captain Kennedy had the noble desire to serve his 
country and followed that aspiration to the U.S. Naval Academy where he 
continued his academic excellence and graduated with a major in 
Oceanography.
   He was a leader by nature, holding many leadership positions at the 
Academy: a battalion weapons coach, a company platoon sergeant, a 
company executive officer, a company conduct officer, and a company 
squad leader.
   After joining the Marine Corps as an officer, he was stationed in 
California where he met his loving and devoted wife, Captain Paige 
Kennedy.
   Together, they both served to protect our country and our freedoms.
   Mr. Speaker, as a CH-53E Super Stallion pilot, Captain Kennedy 
fought bravely for our freedoms in the Global War on Terror, which is 
proven by the numerous decorations awarded.
   Unfortunately, after the helicopter crash in Hawaii and an 
exhaustive search over 40,000 nautical square miles by the Marines and 
Coast Guard, Captain Kennedy and his comrades have not been found.
   We as a nation are truly indebted to those 12 Marines for the 
ultimate sacrifice they have made in service to this great nation.
   And it is with great respect and appreciation that I extend my 
condolences to their friends and families.

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