[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 125 (Friday, July 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E762-E763]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 REMEMBERING SERGEANT FIRST CLASS JEREMIAH 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 First Class Jeremiah Johnson on the occasion of his 
induction as an honorary member of the United States Army Special 
Forces, or ``Green Berets.''
  SFC Johnson was an American hero who laid down his life in the line 
of duty and saved 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.
  SFC Johnson enlisted in the United States Army in October 2007 and 
served as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Specialist 
after undergoing some of the most specialized training in our military. 
SFC Johnson served our nation with distinction and valor, and his 
decorations include the Purple Heart, Silver Star and Meritorious 
Service Medal.
  A role model among his peers in the 3rd Special Forces Group, SFC 
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 SFC 
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 First Class Jeremiah Johnson on the occasion of his 
induction as an honorary Green Beret.

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