August 7, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 141 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE LIFE OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS EVAN BATH OF OAK CREEK

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                            HON. BRYAN STEIL

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 7, 2020

  Mr. STEIL. Madam Speaker, today I rise to remember the life, service, 
and sacrifice of Private First Class Evan Bath of Oak Creek, Wisconsin.
  Pfc. Bath grew up wanting to serve our country and become a Marine. 
Evan's mother, Aleta, said he enjoyed typical hobbies for a teenager: 
drawing, playing video games, and studying his ancestry. However, 
unlike most his age, Evan answered a higher call--the call to service. 
After attending Oak Creek High School and graduating from Connections 
Academy, Bath joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Pfc. Bath was stationed at 
Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California when he lost his life during a 
naval exercise on an amphibious assault vehicle.
  At only 19, Private First Class Bath displayed courage, strength, and 
a sense of duty beyond his years.
  Those who knew Evan said he was a loyal, loving, and caring man. Pfc. 
Bath is a hero.
  His bravery, dedication, and love of country will never be forgotten.
  Pfc. Bath's mother, Aleta, said her son died doing what he loved--
protecting his country.
  Evan embodied true selflessness and patriotism.
  Our nation will be forever grateful for Pfc. Bath's sacrifice.
  On behalf of Wisconsin's First Congressional District, I thank 
Private First Class Evan Bath for his service and pray for his family 
and friends. We will never forget.

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