[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 78 (Monday, May 6, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E443-E444]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE EXCEPTIONAL LIFE AND SERVICE OF JOSHUA E. GUSHLAW

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 6, 2024

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and service 
of Joshua Edward Gushlaw.
  Joshua was born and raised in Plattsburgh, New York, in 1990. After 
graduating from Plattsburgh High in 2008, he bravely decided to serve 
his nation by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Joshua 
served with the utmost distinction throughout his four years of 
service, earning two campaign medals, the Sea Service Deployment 
Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Ribbon, 
and the Combat Action Ribbon, Josh was also recognized for his 
dedication and received the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.

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  Following his Honorable Discharge in 2012, Joshua returned to his 
hometown where he attended and graduated from Plattsburgh State 
University. Later, after graduating from the New York State Police 
Academy, Joshua joined the ranks of New York's finest with the New York 
State Police. He was posted in Plattsburgh, the community he loved so 
dearly and served dutifully every day of his life.
  While he kept the North Country safe, Joshua was also building a 
family at home. In 2018, he married his wife Katie and soon after they 
were blessed with two boys: Maverick and Jaxx. Joshua was a caring 
husband and a wonderful father to his sons, spending time with whom he 
treasured most. Perhaps most impressive of all is that Joshua, despite 
the demanding nature of each of his roles, still found time to give 
back to his community through his involvement in the American Legion. 
His commitment to his community was truly boundless.
  The North Country lost one of its best when Joshua passed on February 
20th, 2022. I continue to pray for his family and share in their grief 
from this terrible loss; we all stand to learn plenty from the selfless 
example Joshua set.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, we thank Joshua, for his 
lifetime of service and the legacy that he left us.

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