[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 12935-12936]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CORPORAL JEREMY R. GREENE

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 16, 2007

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with great sadness and deep 
respect that I wish to commend Army Corporal Jeremy R. Greene for his 
bravery and his willingness to fight for his country. Corporal Greene 
was assigned to A Company 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th 
Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, New York. In an unfortunate 
accident, Corporal Greene lost his life on Saturday, April 28, 2007, at 
Forward Operating Base Tillman in Afghanistan. His sacrifice for his 
country will forever be remembered by a community that has been struck 
hard by the devastating loss of one of its own.
  A native of Springfield, Ohio, Jeremy graduated in 2001 from Shawnee 
High School in Springfield, Ohio. Jeremy is remembered as being the 
adventurous type, always enjoying activities like rock climbing and 
rapelling. Based on his desire to participate in exciting activities, 
even as a child, it came as no surprise that he would eventually choose 
to join the military. In 2004, Jeremy enlisted in the United States 
Army and began his next adventure.
  Corporal Greene felt tremendous pride for his country, and it will 
never be forgotten that he was willing to endanger his own life to 
protect the lives of his fellow citizens. His courage and heroism will 
always be remembered, and

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his sacrifice will forever live in the hearts and minds of those for 
whom he battled. Corporal Greene enlisted in the United States Army 
being fully aware that danger could arise in any situation. He accepted 
this so the freedoms and values he treasured could be enjoyed by men, 
women, and children around the world.
  For his efforts, Corporal Greene was awarded several military medals 
and honors, including: the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good 
Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan 
Campaign Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, to name 
a few. In addition, to further exemplify his dedication and patriotism, 
Corporal Greene was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
  Although he loved his unit and his country, Jeremy treasured his 
family above all else. He is survived by his father, Richard Greene, of 
Springfield, Ohio, his mother, Cindy Greene (Mike White), of Oxford, 
Indiana, and two brothers, Mickey and Christopher Webster, as well as 
his loving nieces, Zoe, Sierra, and Jordan, whom Jeremy adored. Jeremy 
also leaves to cherish his memory many other friends and family members 
whose lives he has touched.
  Madam Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and my other 
distinguished colleagues join me in honoring a fallen hero, United 
States Army Corporal Jeremy R. Greene. He will forever remain a hero in 
the eyes of his family, his community, and his country; thus, let us 
never forget the sacrifice he made to preserve the ideals of freedom 
and democracy.

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