[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13244]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SPECIAL WARFARE OFFICER JOHN 
                              WESTON FAAS

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2011

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Petty Officer 
Special Warfare Officer John Weston Faas who died August 6th in Wardak 
Province, Afghanistan. Chief Faas was a patriot and a hero who made the 
ultimate sacrifice ensuring the security of our nation. He will be 
greatly missed.
  Chief Faas was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous 
awards, including four Bronze Star Medals with Valor, including one for 
extraordinary heroism, Purple Heart Medal, Defense Meritorious Service 
Medal, two Joint Service Commendation Medals with Valor, Navy and 
Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement 
Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons, two Presidential Unit Citations, Navy 
Unit Commendation, three Afghanistan Campaign Medals, two Iraq Campaign 
Medals, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and numerous other 
personal and unit decorations.
  Chief Faas is survived by his loving family, friends, and teammates.
  His nation owes Chief Faas an enormous debt of gratitude. We are 
honored to have had such an exemplary American fighting for his 
country.
  I wish to extend my condolences to Chief Faas' family, friends, and 
teammates and hope they continue to find solace in his lasting impact 
on his grateful nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

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