[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 159 (Wednesday, September 15, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6524]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING CORPORAL DAEGAN WILLIAM-TYELER PAGE

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a fallen 
Marine, Cpl Daegan William-Tyeler Page. Corporal Page was a son of the 
heartland, originally from Red Oak, IA, and raised in Omaha, NE. He is 
one of 13 brave servicemembers who gave his life in service to our 
country during the evacuation of Afghanistan. Just 23 years old when he 
was killed at the attack at the Kabul airport, he gave his life 
defending our citizens and our allies as they tried to escape from 
Afghanistan.
  Right after graduating from Millard South High School, Corporal Page 
joined the Marines and was part of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine 
Regiment. He enjoyed playing hockey, and was an avid sports fan, 
especially of the Chicago Blackhawks. Corporal Page loved spending time 
outdoors, hunting, and being in the water. He was a Boy Scout, a good 
friend to many, and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
  My prayers are with his parents, Wendy and Craig Adelson and Greg and 
Jenni Page, as well as his brothers and sister, his grandparents, his 
girlfriend Jessica Ellison, and his other family members and many 
friends.
  We all owe Corporal Page and his fellow marines a debt of gratitude. 
He and those he served with rescued countless Americans and allies. 
They went into the chaos of the withdrawal from Afghanistan to help 
strangers that they never met--to save lives. There is no doubt in my 
mind that many lives were saved because of Corporal Page's service, and 
his sacrifice will not be forgotten.

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