[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 173 (Thursday, October 26, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1443]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR OF SERGEANT FIRST CLASS JEREMIAH W. JOHNSON

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                          HON. GEORGE HOLDING

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 26, 2017

  Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Sergeant First Class Jeremiah ``JW'' Wayne Johnson, who gave his 
life while serving our nation on October 4, 2017, in Ouallam, Niger. 
SFC Johnson was one of four servicemen killed in the hostile attack in 
southwest Niger.
  A Member of the 3rd Special Forces Group, SFC Johnson proudly served 
our Nation for ten years as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and 
Nuclear Specialist (74D). At home, he enjoyed fixing and riding 
motorcycles, forging and customizing knives, and most importantly, 
spending time with his family.
  During his tenure in the Army, SFC Johnson received numerous awards 
and commendations, including the Army Commendation Medal, Army 
Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service 
Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Armed Forces 
Service Medal. Posthumously, SFC Johnson was awarded the Purple Heart 
Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and the Combat Action Badge.
  SFC Johnson was laid to rest in North Carolina on October 16, 2017. 
His motorcade was met by hundreds of community members, including many 
uniformed veterans and active duty soldiers, who gathered to honor his 
life and pay their respects.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in commemorating the life of SFC 
Jeremiah ``JW'' Wayne Johnson and also in offering our condolences and 
prayers to his wife Crystal, their two daughters, Addie and Elisa, and 
to his many family members, friends and comrades as they mourn the loss 
of this brave hero.

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