[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 97 (Wednesday, June 7, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E779]
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                    TRIBUTE FOR REMINGTON J. PETERS

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2017

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share my most sincere 
appreciation for the life and service of Navy Petty Officer First Class 
Remington J. Peters. He was tragically taken from this world at the 
young age of 27 over the Memorial Day weekend.
  Remi was born and raised in Grand Junction, Colorado, where he was 
known by his friends to be a loving, caring and passionate young man 
who brought a smile to everyone's face. His parents described him as an 
angel on earth. After Remi graduated from Grand Junction High School, 
he found his calling in the U.S. Navy. He entered SEAL school and 
graduated without difficulty.
  During his distinguished time in the Navy, Remi was assigned to the 
SEAL's prestigious Leap Frogs, the Navy's parachute demonstration team. 
Remi performed over 900 jumps, most of them at public gatherings in 
front of hundreds of thousands of Americans.
  As a Navy SEAL, Remi risked his life every time he stepped foot on a 
ship or helicopter. Remi accepted the dangers of two combat tours and 
hundreds of jumps in order to serve his country.
  Mr. Speaker, at only 27 years old, Remi had an impressive list of 
accomplishments. I hope as his family and friends commemorate his life, 
they are continually reminded of what an extraordinary individual he 
was. Remi will forever be remembered in his hometown of Grand Junction, 
and by so many who came to know him over the years. I continue to pray 
for comfort for Remi's family and friends during this difficult time, 
and I know that the memory of Remington J. Peters will live on in all 
who share his story.

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