[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 30, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S766]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     REMEMBERING ROGER DAVID MARSH

 Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask the Senate to join me today to 
support the posthumous promotion of U.S. Marine Corps SSgt Roger David 
Marsh to gunnery sergeant. Today I would like to recognize the 
distinguished service of Mr. Marsh, who passed away at the age of 72 on 
June 17th, 2008.
  Mr. Marsh served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps for 20 years with 
a superior record, including combat actions against enemy forces 
throughout his career in both Korea and Vietnam. Throughout his time in 
the Marine Corps, he received numerous awards and citations to include 
the bronze star with valor. Additionally, he made significant 
contributions to his community after his retirement from the Marine 
Corps by actively participating in the Veterans of Foreign Wars and 
American Legion, as well as his 30 years of exceptional service as 
chief of policy for Webb City, MO.
  Prior to Staff Sergeant Marsh's retirement from the Marine Corps, he 
was selected for promotion to gunnery sergeant. He worked diligently 
for 8 years to get that promotion. Due to personal reasons, he chose to 
leave the Marine Corps prior to the 2-year obligation of service and 
therefore was not promoted. Forty-five years after his retirement, we 
can finally honor his service and legacy through a posthumous 
promotion.
  The State of Missouri and our Nation were very lucky to have such a 
dedicated member to the community. Mr. Marsh's extraordinary service to 
the Marine Corps and time after his retirement were remarkable. His 
actions rise to the level of service that warrants this unique honor. 
Therefore, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Roger David 
Marsh's life and legacy with the distinction of gunnery 
sergeant.

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