[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 125 (Friday, July 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E760-E761]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    REMEMBERING SERGEANT La DAVID T. JOHNSON ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 
                  INDUCTION AS AN HONORARY GREEN BERET

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 16, 2021

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Sergeant La David T. Johnson on the occasion of his induction as an 
honorary member of the United States Army Special Forces, or ``Green 
Berets.''
  SGT Johnson is an American hero who laid down his life in the line of 
duty and to save the lives of his teammates on Wednesday, October 4, 
2017 in southwest Niger. Assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group at 
Fort Bragg, he personified the values of honor, integrity, personal 
courage, and selfless service.
  SGT Johnson enlisted in the United States Army in January 2014 and 
after completing Advanced Individual Training and earning the Military 
Occupational Specialty 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, he was assigned to 
the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group. SGT Johnson served our 
nation with distinction and valor, and his decorations include the 
Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army 
Good Conduct Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Medal.
  A role model among his peers in the 3rd Special Forces Group, SGT 
Johnson represents the best our nation has to offer. His work helped 
secure and protect our homeland for generations to come and today we 
honor his sacrifice. While our country can never

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repay this debt, I will do everything in my power to honor SGT 
Johnson's life and ensure that his legacy lives on forever.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in honoring the life and legacy 
of Sergeant La David T. Johnson on the occasion of his induction as an 
honorary Green Beret.

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