[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 16, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2825]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING MARINE CORPORAL JEFFREY STANDFEST

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Michigan (Mrs. McClain) for 5 minutes.
  Mrs. McCLAIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of 
Marine Corporal Jeffrey Robert Standfest, a St. Clair County native who 
was killed while serving his country 11 years ago today.
  Corporal Standfest was only 23 years old when an IED struck and 
killed him and his K-9 partner, Sergeant Rupert, in Afghanistan.
  Like all of our fallen heroes, Jeff was not just a soldier in war. He 
was a son, a brother, a nephew, a grandson, and a friend. A star runner 
at St. Clair High School, Jeff was an all-American kid who loved his 
country and followed in the footsteps of his grandfather by serving in 
the Marine Corps. This is who he was, and this is how he will be 
remembered.
  I recently introduced bipartisan legislation to rename the St. Clair 
County Post Office after Corporal Standfest. Renaming this post office 
would serve as a permanent reminder of his selfless service to our 
country. To his friends, family, and loved ones, it will demonstrate 
that the United States will never forget his bravery and ultimate 
sacrifice.
  It is the courage of Corporal Standfest and all of those who have 
worn the uniform that protects the freedoms we hold so dear.
  Today, on the anniversary of his tragic death, I hope all of those 
who knew and loved him find comfort knowing that Corporal Jeffrey 
Robert Standfest will forever be remembered in history as a patriotic 
American hero. I am hopeful my colleagues in Congress will join me in 
honoring this courageous American.

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