[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Pages 15997-15998]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES


                   Sergeant Benjamin C. Edinger, USMC

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life and 
service of Sgt. Benjamin C. Edinger, USMC, on the occasion of the 
dedication of a city trail in the city of Green Bay, in my home State 
of Wisconsin.
  On Saturday, October 19, 2013, a portion of the Westside Trail in 
Green Bay will be named in honor of Sgt. Benjamin C. Edinger. Sergeant 
Edinger grew up in Green Bay, riding his bike across the city and 
playing ball in the city parks. He graduated in 1999 from West High 
School, and joined the Marine Corps in 2000.
  Sergeant Edinger began his career in the Marine Corps as a small 
computer systems specialist, later passing through rigorous trials to 
join Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance, the Marine Corps' most elite 
unit. He was part of the initial invasion of Iraq, and was on his 
second tour of duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 2nd 
Force Reconnaissance Company. Sergeant Edinger participated in 61 
combat missions as a gunner. On November 14, 2004, in Al Anbar 
Province, he suffered shrapnel wounds as a result of enemy combat. He 
later died from his injuries on November 23, 2004.
  Sergeant Edinger is remembered by his family, friends, and fellow 
marines as a kind and considerate person, and a tough and courageous 
marine.
  I am proud that Sergeant Edinger will be honored with this trail 
dedication in the city he called home, and in the State and country he 
loved and served.

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