[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 173 (Thursday, October 31, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H8681-H8682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF U.S. ARMY SERGEANT THOMAS COLE WALKER 
                           OF CONNEAUT, OHIO

  (Mr. JOYCE of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I 
rise to honor the life and service of U.S. Army Sergeant Thomas Cole 
Walker of Conneaut, Ohio.
  Sergeant Walker, who enlisted after graduating from Conneaut High 
School in 2016, was tragically killed on October 20 during a training 
exercise at Fort Stewart.
  Just 22 years old, he had been awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, 
the National Defense Service Medal, the Korea Defense Service Medal, 
and the Army Service Ribbon.
  His dedication to protecting this Nation was nothing short of heroic 
and serves as an inspiration to us all. But Sergeant Walker was more 
than a patriot. He was also a son, a brother, and a husband. His loss 
is felt by many.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in extending condolences to the 
friends, fellow soldiers, and family of Sergeant Walker, especially his 
wife, Taylor; his brother, Jared; his sisters Payton, Whitney, and 
Wendy; and his father, Thomas.

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  I pray that the outpouring of support from the Conneaut community 
will help ease their sorrow during this difficult time. I know this 
entire Chamber joins me in thanking Sergeant Walker for his service, 
honoring his life, and praying for his family.

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