[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 79 (Friday, May 7, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E484]
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               CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MICHAEL G. KRAUSE

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                           HON. RALPH NORMAN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 7, 2021

  Mr. NORMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Mr. 
Michael G. ``Moose'' Krause, an outstanding individual who tragically 
passed away on October 28, 2020 at the age of 48.
  Born on August 13, 1972, Michael was raised in Wayne, New Jersey by 
two loving parents, Michael and Loretta Krause. He graduated from Wayne 
Hills High School and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace 
Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point. 
While at West Point, Michael led the Army football team to three 
paramount victories over Navy as an offensive guard. He later received 
a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of 
Hawaii.
  Michael served over 21 honorable years in both the United States Army 
and the Maryland Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Major. With 
a passion for flying and spending time in the cockpit, Michael flew 
various aircrafts as an Army helicopter pilot. Michael would go on to 
earn numerous decorations throughout his military career, including the 
Bronze Star Medal, Army Air Medal, Air Force Air Medal, Meritorious 
Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation 
Medal, and Army Achievement Medal.
  Michael retired from the Army in 2015 and began serving as Regional 
Vice President with Primerica Financial Services. Operating a financial 
brokerage, he invested long hours in teaching middle class families how 
to support themselves long-term. Michael was happily married to Jilian 
Chevalier and had three wonderful sons named MJ, Bobby, and Billy. He 
was a remarkable husband, father, and friend who chose to dedicate his 
life to humbly serving others. While Michael will be greatly missed, I 
am certain that his presence will live on in the lives of many for 
years to come.

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