[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 166 (Thursday, September 24, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E879]
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                HONORING THE LIFE OF PATRICK BEAUREGARD

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                           HON. JAMIE RASKIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2020

  Mr. RASKIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary 
life of Patrick Beauregard, who passed away on September 6, 2020 at the 
age of 29 after battling stage IV young-onset colorectal cancer. 
Patrick will be remembered as a compassionate, loyal and thoughtful 
man, and I had the good fortune of spending time with him during his 
grueling battle against the disease.
  Patrick was raised in Massachusetts and went to college in Rhode 
Island. Following his college graduation, he fulfilled his lifelong 
dream of serving in the military. He enlisted in the United States 
Marine Corps in April 2013 and served as an Intelligence Analyst until 
he was honorably discharged in July 2019. Throughout his service, 
Patrick received commendations for his exceptional leadership, 
initiative, loyalty and dedication to duty.
  During his grueling 40 rounds of treatment--something his Marine 
training helped him endure--I had the honor of meeting with Patrick to 
discuss how Congress can contribute to the fight against colorectal 
cancer. He was passionate about advocating for greater research funds 
and generating national awareness about young-onset colorectal cancer. 
Although Patrick eventually lost his years long struggle with the 
disease, his advocacy work will continue to benefit and give hope to 
countless colorectal cancer patients and their families for years to 
come.
  Throughout his 3-year battle, Patrick remained remarkably positive. 
Prior to his passing, Patrick was able to accomplish his final goal of 
meeting his son, Noah Patrick, born on July 10, 2020. Patrick is 
survived by his wife, Amanda, and by Noah. I ask my colleagues to join 
me in honoring the precious and irreplaceable life of Patrick 
Beauregard. He will be missed dearly.

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