[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 59 (Monday, April 4, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E350]
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                            HOWARD F. GRANT

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 4, 2022

  Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, Master Gunnery Sergeant (MGySgt) Howard 
F. Grant has been a resident of Bellmawr, New Jersey for over four 
decades and has dedicated his life to his community and our country. In 
1969, at the age of eighteen he joined the United States Marine Corps 
to valiantly defend our great nation oversees. He served two tours in 
Vietnam, and fought in the Khesagh, Peiko, Hue City and the Quang Tre 
Province.
  In recognition of his service to our country, MGySgt Grant earned the 
Bronze Star Medal for heroic service, the Silver Star Medal for valor 
in combat, and the Purple Heart Medal for wounds sustained on behalf of 
our nation's defense. In 1990, MGySgt Grant completed his time in the 
United States Marine Corps after more than two decades of courageous 
service.
  In continuing his dedication to serving his community and country, 
MGySgt Grant went on to volunteer for the Office of Veterans Affairs, 
coordinating the placement of flags on the graves of veterans in St. 
Mary's and Resurrection Cemeteries. He also served his community 
through his participation in multiple Borough of Bellmawr functions 
such as the 4th of July Parade, Golf Tournaments and Scholarship 
programs for the Borough and Black Horse Pike Regional School District.
  In his retirement, MGySgt Grant currently serves as Commander of the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9563 and has served as a representative 
for both Memorial Day and Veteran's Day programs. MGySgt Grant 
previously served as the Commander for American Legion Post 72, and has 
supported programs at the Vineland Veteran's Hospital, Thanksgiving 
food drives and Christmas gift drives.

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