[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 101 (Tuesday, June 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               JOHN WALSH

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 14, 2022

  Mr. NORCROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor United States 
Staff Sergeant (SSG), Mr. John Walsh of Cherry Hill, New Jersey who 
dedicated 50 years of his life to his community and our country.
  SSG Walsh was born in Chicago, Illinois, enlisting in the Illinois 
National Guard in 1961. He completed his basic infantry training at Ft. 
Leonard Wood, where he was awarded a Sharpshooter Rifle Badge.
  SSG Walsh was also trained in Air Defense as a Radar Fire Control 
Crewman at Fort Bliss, Texas. He served our country for 6 more years, 
attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.
  Continuing his dedication and service to his community and country, 
SSG Walsh is involved locally, serving his neighbors and fellow 
veterans as the Senior Vice Commander of the American Legion 372.
  Staff Sergeant Walsh also serves as a Lieutenant of the Regional 
Rehab Unit for the Cherry Hill Fire Department which provides support 
and offers food to the Firefighters responding to multiple alarm fires. 
In addition, he volunteers with the local food pantry and with the St. 
Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
  SSG John Walsh is married to his wife Kay, and is the proud father of 
four children and grandfather to thirteen grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring SSG John Walsh, of 
Cherry Hill, New Jersey, a resident dedicated to his community, country 
and to those who have bravely served and defended the United States of 
America.

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