[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 1, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E85]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ZACHARY W. RIFFLE, UNITED STATES MARINE 
                                 CORPS

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                         HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 2022

  Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, I rise today in great 
sorrow. On January 19, 2022, Private First Class (PFC) Zachary W. 
Riffle, from Kingwood, West Virginia, tragically passed away as a 
result of a tactical vehicular rollover in Onslow County, North 
Carolina. PFC Riffle was stationed in my Congressional district at Camp 
Lejeune and was a Landing Support Specialist with Combat Logistics 
Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group.
  PFC Riffle began his active duty in March of 2021. Since then, PFC 
Riftle's assignments include being stationed at Marine Corps Recruit 
Depot Parris Island, South Carolina; School of Infantry-East at Camp 
Lejeune, North Carolina; and Marine Corps Combat Service Support 
Schools.
  PFC Riffle graduated from Preston High School, West Virginia where he 
played football and wrestled. His service to our country can best be 
shown by his decision to forgo his senior wrestling season to graduate 
early and become a Marine as soon as possible. In addition, PFC 
Riffle's selfless commitment to our nation can be shown by his 
attainment of the National Defense and Global War on Terrorism Service 
Medals. His duty and commitment to our country will never be forgotten 
and I am forever grateful for all that he accomplished and for his 
service to our beloved country.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in remembering this patriot and 
recognizing all the sacrifices that he made for our beloved country.

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