[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 187 (Monday, November 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1089]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING STAFF SGT. TANNER GRONE

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 13, 2023

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of the 
life and service of Staff Sgt. Tanner Grone of Gorham, New Hampshire, 
who tragically died on November 10, 2023. Tanner was a beloved son, who 
proudly served our country and was one of five soldiers killed in a 
helicopter crash in the Eastern Mediterranean, and assigned to the 
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR).
  A graduate of Gorham High School, Staff Sgt. Grone enlisted in the 
Army as a helicopter repairer in 2017. He was later assigned to the 1st 
Battalion, 160th SOAR, also known as the ``Night Stalkers,'' which is 
composed of the Army's best qualified soldiers. In 2018, Staff Sgt. 
Grone deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, supporting Operation Inherent 
Resolve and Operation Enduring Freedom, respectively. He also deployed 
on multiple ``no-notice deployments'' supporting our nation's national 
security and freedom.
  Staff Sgt. Grone will be remembered for his leadership, conduct, and 
selflessness. He was awarded and decorated with the Air Medal with 
Combat Device, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal with 
Combat Device. Staff Sgt. Grone will be remembered by his Gorham 
community for winning the first NHSL D2 Championship for the Mount 
Washington Valley Soccer Club following an undefeated 10-0 season as 
well as helping at his family's business, Scoggin's General Store 
alongside his sister and parents.
  During this difficult time, my thoughts and condolences are with the 
Grone Family, including Staff Sgt. Grone's parents, Steve and Erica, 
and his sister, Emily. On behalf of the constituents of New Hampshire's 
First Congressional District, I commend Staff Sgt. Grone for his 
service and sacrifice to our nation. His legacy of service and 
commitment to our country will live on through those who knew and loved 
him.

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