[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 180 (Thursday, December 5, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6404]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING THE LATE CORPORAL MATTHEW A. WYATT

  (Ms. MANNING asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. MANNING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the late Corporal 
Matthew A. Wyatt.
  After graduating high school in June 2001, Corporal Wyatt made the 
courageous decision to serve his country. He joined the Marine Corps, 
where he was based at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina before deploying 
to Iraq.
  On December 3, 2004, Corporal Wyatt gave his life to stop an enemy 
attack on his base. He was only 21 years old. Corporal Wyatt bravely 
acted without hesitation to save the lives of his fellow 
servicemembers.
  Today, his memory is carried forward by his father, Marine Gunnery 
Sergeant Alan Wyatt; his mother, Verlene; and the entire family, who 
proudly uphold the three-generation legacy of military service.
  Corporal Wyatt's stepmother, Lauren, also continues to honor his 
legacy through her work in my district office, where she serves 
veterans and military families, ensuring they receive the support they 
need.
  To pay tribute to Corporal Wyatt's sacrifice, I am proud to support 
legislation to rename the United States Post Office in his hometown of 
Millstadt, Illinois, in his honor. While no act of gratitude will ever 
be enough to fill the void left by Corporal Wyatt's absence, I hope 
this naming will comfort his loved ones and remind them that his 
sacrifice will not be forgotten.

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