[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 133 (Friday, October 5, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1810]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO OS2 NEHAMON LYONS IV OF PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 4, 2001

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, on September 11, 2001, our nation lost 
thousands of brave and innocent men and women in the unconscionable 
terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Among 
those who admirably, but regretfully, gave their lives that day while 
serving our country at the Pentagon was a gentleman from my district, 
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Nehamon Lyons IV. I wish to recognize 
his life and achievements.
  Officer Lyons was bom and raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where he 
graduated from Dollarway High School in 1989. After graduating, he 
moved to Mobile, Alabama, and in 1997 enlisted in the Navy. Although he 
was first assigned to the USS Gettysburg, Officer Lyons had been 
attracted to the Pentagon since high school. Through hard work, he 
eventually received a coveted and prestigious assignment to the center 
of our nation's military command. During his tenure at the Pentagon, he 
effectively managed multiple responsibilities, including his most 
recent position as Chief of Naval Operations.
  The Navy awarded Officer Lyons multiple accolades throughout his 
career for his contributions to our country including the Navy and 
Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the Joint Meritorious Unit 
Commendation, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, the Good Conduct 
Medal, and two Navy ``E'' Ribbons. In addition, for his bravery in the 
face of extreme peril on September 11, 2001, Officer Lyons will 
posthumously be awarded the Purple Heart of Courage and the Navy and 
Marine Corps Commendation Medal.
  Officer Lyons was not only a decorated and distinguished serviceman, 
but also an honorable member of his community. He served this nation 
and his fellow citizens with spirit and bravery. All those who knew him 
will miss his cheerful demeanor and hard-working attitude. His passing 
is a significant loss not only to his family and friends, but also to 
our state and our nation.
  I am grateful for Officer Lyons's service to and love for his 
country, and I pay tribute to him for his lifetime of accomplishments. 
My thoughts and prayers are with his mother, Jewel Lyons, and all his 
family and friends.

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