[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 30, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E512]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF MARINE 1ST LT. BRIAN McPHILLIPS

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2019

  Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the life 
of Marine 1st Lt. Brian McPhillips of Pembroke, Massachusetts, a 
dedicated soldier who gave his life protecting his country.
  Brian McPhillips was a native of the South Shore of Massachusetts, 
and attended Boston College High School. McPhillips joined the United 
States Marines in 1998, and continued to serve following his graduation 
from Providence College in 2000. He was based out of Camp Lejeune, 
North Carolina and served with the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine 
Division until deploying to Iraq.
  Both in school and during his time with the Marines, McPhillips 
earned a reputation for being bright, enthusiastic, conscientious, and 
always willing to go the extra mile. He could have chosen to pursue any 
number of paths in life, but he was propelled by a deep and enduring 
love of his country and a desire to be on the front lines of defending 
it. Testimonials from former classmates, teachers, and fellow service 
members speak to McPhillips' unwavering spirit of service and loyalty.
  Tragically, Lt. McPhillips passed away on the battlefield on April 4, 
2003. As the South Shore's first casualty of the Iraq War, his loss was 
felt deeply by everyone in the community where he grew up. His memory 
and spirit will live on through his loving parents, David and Julie 
McPhillips, his sister Carolyn McPhillips Quigley, and through the 
legacy of his courage and devotion to his platoon, the military, and to 
God and country.

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