[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 154 (Friday, November 18, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S13335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES


                   PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DUSTIN YANCEY

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, today I address the Senate in tribute to 
PFC Dustin Yancey, originally from Cedar Rapids, IA and more recently 
from Goose Creek, SC. Private First Class Yancey was tragically killed 
on November 7, 2005 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. His Humvee was 
struck by an improvised explosive device and both Private First Class 
Dustin Yancey and Captain James M. Gurbisz were killed. Private First 
Class Yancey served with the 26th Forward Support Battalion, 2nd 
Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division based in Fort Stewart, GA. He was only 
22 years old.
  I ask that the Senate, the people of Iowa, and all Americans stand 
today and recognize the sacrifice that Private First Class Yancey made 
yearlier this month. Our country has survived throughout the centuries 
due to the brave men and women who have composed our Armed Forces, and 
I am saddened to announce to the Senate that another of our bravest 
will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
  We could all learn from the patriotism and spirit of Private First 
Class Yancey. His cousin, Brian Yancey of Cedar Rapids, IA, remembered 
that Private First Class Yancey ``was very much a patriot, very much a 
military man. He was a person who wanted to do what he could for his 
country.''
  We must remember Private First Class Yancey's family, in both Georgia 
and Iowa, and stand with them during this time of loss and grief. The 
thoughts and prayers of countless Americans go out to Private First 
Class Yancey's family and friends. He did not die in vain, but rather 
gave his life for the promotion of freedom and security around the 
world. He will be sorely missed, but will also be an inspiration for 
future brave Americans for years to come.

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