[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 64 (Monday, May 16, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E987]
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                     A TRIBUTE TO LANCE BRET TAYLOR

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 16, 2005

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to a 
constituent of mine, Lance Bret Taylor of Spring Valley, California. On 
April 6, 2005, Lance was traveling on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter when 
it crashed in the desert of Afghanistan, killing all eighteen Americans 
on board.
  With the brave military personnel aboard that aircraft, there were 
three civilians, all noncombatants. Working for Halliburton subsidiary 
KBR, Lance was responsible for providing U.S. and coalition forces 
operating in Afghanistan with vital logistics and life support 
services.
  A specialist in vector control who was returning to the U.S. base in 
Bagram from a mission, Lance was, like many Americans, proudly serving 
his country in other ways besides wearing a uniform. While Lance 
recognized the dangers inherent to working in a war zone, he was driven 
by a desire to help improve the lives of others.
  Lance leaves behind his loving mother Lori, brother Kevin, his 
beautiful wife Deborah, a ten-year-old daughter, four stepchildren, and 
a baby granddaughter. He will continue to be remembered and loved by 
all those who knew him--not just today, but for as long as the U.S. 
defends the ideas of democracy and liberty throughout the world.
  Mr. Speaker, I extend my heartfelt sympathy to the members of Lance's 
bereaved family and loved ones. Lance's dedication and service 
represents the best America has to offer and his sacrifice will never 
be forgotten.

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