[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 7, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN REMEMBRANCE OF EDWARD COLSTON ``COLEY'' NEWTON V ______ HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN of virginia in the house of representatives Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Edward Colston ``Coley'' Newton V, a Master Sergeant in the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions of the United States Army. Sgt. Newton, aged 47, passed away on July 11th in Lyells, Virginia, after an extended battle with melanoma. Before his service in the United States Army, Coley was raised in Westmoreland County in the Tidewater area of Virginia. He attended the Blue Ridge School in Charlottesville, as well as Ferrum College in Virginia. During his time at Ferrum, Coley was elected to the All-Prep football teams for his exemplary offensive and defensive line skills. After college, Coley joined the United States Army as a private. He rose through the ranks to become Master Sergeant, graduated from Ranger School, and earned his Master Parachutist Badge with the Airborne. Holding several leadership positions throughout his military career, Sgt. Newton was deployed sixteen times to Iraq and Afghanistan as a member of the Asymmetric Warfare Group and a contracted Operational Advisor. In May of this year, Coley was awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Heroism Award for his distinguished military service by the local Northern Neck Chapter of the SAR. Coley was an avid outdoorsman, a master marksman, and an able fisherman. He was well known for his hunting prowess as well as his angling abilities. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in honoring and recognizing Master Sergeant Newton for his life of service to our Commonwealth, nation, and the United States Army. ____________________