[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 83 (Monday, June 9, 2003)]
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[Pages S7534-S7535]
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                       HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a young 
man from Iowa who lost his life in service to his country. On Monday, 
May 26, 2003, Private Kenneth Nalley was killed in a tragic accident on 
a road in Iraq. Kenny was only 19 years old. As the town of Hamburg, 
Iowa mourns the loss of one of its sons, I know I join many of my 
fellow Iowans in extending my prayers and sympathy to Kenny's family. 
Private Nalley is the third soldier from Iowa to be killed since the 
start of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His death reminds us that a great 
many American men and women are still putting

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themselves in harm's way every day in answer to their country's call. 
Kenny joined the Army right out of high school in order to gain 
experience and further his prospects for a career in law enforcement. 
Like all who serve in our armed forces, he knew that meant he might be 
asked to risk his life to defend American interests. I salute Kenny 
Nalley's sense of public service, and I honor his sacrifice today. The 
announcement I received from the Army regarding his death said it best. 
It reads ``Pvt. Nalley epitomizes the best of our country--a brave 
soldier-- who exhibited courage, selfless service, and honor in 
abundance. His ultimate sacrifice has contributed immeasurably to the 
freedom and security of both Iraq and the world.'' I ask that all my 
colleagues in the Senate remember Kenny Nalley today, and all those who 
have given their lives in the service of our great Nation.

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