[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 157 (Friday, September 11, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              REMEMBERING STAFF SERGEANT VINCENT MARKETTA

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                             HON. ANDY KIM

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 11, 2020

  Mr. KIM. Madam Speaker, I rise today in memory of Staff Sergeant 
Vincent P. Marketta of Brick, New Jersey, who tragically passed away 
following an accident while conducting aviation training with this 
Regiment. He was just 33 years old.
  Staff Sergeant Marketta enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2011 as a 15T 
UH-60 ``Black Hawk'' Repairer, and was assigned to the 160th Special 
Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). While assigned to the 160th 
SOAR, he was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring 
Freedom, and deployed multiple times to Iraq in support of Operation 
Inherent Resolve. During his service, Staff Sergeant Marketta was 
awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, an Air Medal with V Device for 
heroism against an armed enemy, and an Army Commendation Medal with C 
Device.
  Staff Sergeant Marketta represents the kind of uncommon courage and 
sacrifice that defines our service members and their families. Vincent 
was a loyal and dedicated member of his family and community and served 
bravely alongside his Regiment in defending our nation abroad. His 
passing is a tragedy that is felt in Brick, and across the State of New 
Jersey.
  The immense sacrifice that Vincent and his family have made in 
service to our country is a reminder to all of us in Congress that we 
are here serving something greater than ourselves. My heart goes out to 
Staff Sergeant Marketta's family, and the entire Brick community during 
this incredibly difficult time. Vincent Marketta's dedication and 
service to our country will not be forgotten.

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