[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 211 (Tuesday, December 7, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6920]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RAYMOND HEISE

  (Mr. BERGMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, on this the 80th anniversary of Pearl 
Harbor, it is only right to honor a marine who served in the South 
Pacific. I rise today to honor the life and legacy of fellow 
Michigander and U.S. Marine Raymond Heise.
  On Thursday, November 18, Ray passed away after nearly a century of 
service to his community and to our Nation. I met Ray back in June 2016 
when we exchanged personal stories of our time in the Corps.
  At only 19 years of age, he enlisted and joined the Marine Corps 
during World War II. He truly made a difference, both in the South 
Pacific and in Michigan. The commitment and courage that he and so many 
others displayed during that time is unmatched. As Admiral Nimitz 
famously said of those Marines involved in our victory on Iwo Jima: 
``Uncommon valor was a common virtue.''
  Ray will be remembered for his caring and calming personality toward 
anyone who had the opportunity to meet him. I encourage my colleagues 
to join me in remembering the life and selfless service of Raymond 
Heise, United States marine.
  May God rest his soul and comfort his family.

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