[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 164 (Thursday, October 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1370]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  FORT JACKSON--REMEMBERING LIVES LOST

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2017

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, America was deeply 
saddened by Friday's tragic accident at Fort Jackson Army Base that 
claimed the lives of two brave soldiers and injured six others. Fort 
Jackson is a crown jewel of the Midlands of South Carolina. Established 
in 1917, Fort Jackson is the Army's largest training center, where my 
three sons and I have trained. Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson is commanding 
with compassion and professionalism.
  We are grateful for the sacrifices of every soldier whose service 
brings them to Fort Jackson, and we consider each of them part of the 
Midlands family. Today, I would like to honor the memory of those 
soldiers: Pvt. Ethan Shrader, from Prospect, TN, and Pvt. Timothy 
Ashcraft, from Cincinnati, OH. They will never be forgotten.
  The following soldiers are still recovering from injuries:
  Pvt. Emmett Foreman, from Daleville, AL.
  Pvt. Hannah New, from Cartersville, GA.
  Pvt. Benjamin Key, from Livingston, TN.
  Pvt. Alan Kryszak, from Clarksville, TN.
  Pvt. Cardre Jackson Jr., from Laurel, MD.
  Pvt. James Foster, from Macon, GA.
  As the father of four sons who have served with the military, I would 
ask that everyone pray for those families who are grieving and for the 
speedy recovery of those who were injured. I know the opportunities for 
recruits to have fulfilling and meaningful lives through military 
service protecting American families.
  In conclusion, God Bless our Troops, and we will never forget 
September 11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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