[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 134 (Thursday, December 7, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11478-S11479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES


                          Captain Jason Hamill

  Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to CPT 
Jason Hamill, U.S. Army, 31, who grew up in Salem, CT.
  Nearing the completion of a year-long tour in Bagdad, serving with E 
Company, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, 
Fort Hood, TX, Captain Hamill died of injuries sustained when his 
military vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.
  Known for his sense of humor and as a bit of a mischief maker, he was 
a proud family man. He followed in his father's footsteps serving in 
the military with a deep, strong sense of purpose and belief in what he 
was doing. Prior to entering the Army, Captain Hamill was a member of 
ROTC at the University of Connecticut earning the respect of his fellow 
members and classmates, as well as his engineering degree. He lived as 
a true patriot and defender of our great Nation's principles of freedom 
and justice serving in Afghanistan and Kosovo in addition to Iraq.
  Captain Hamill is a true example of the powerful American spirit that 
permeates this Nation's history. He served as a messenger of high 
justice and idealism in the best tradition of American principles and 
patriotism. I am both proud and grateful that we have the kind of 
fighting force exemplified by Captain Hamill serving in the Persian 
Gulf--and the strong families back at home sending their love and 
support.
  He was a credit to his family, his community, his service, and his 
country. Our Nation extends its heartfelt condolences to his wife, 
Karen, who he just married last year, and his parents, Sharon and 
Richard. We extend our appreciation for sharing this outstanding 
soldier with us, and we offer our prayers and support. You may be 
justifiably proud of his contributions which extend above and beyond 
the normal call of duty.


                     Corporal Adam A. Galvez, Usmc

  Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, today I rise in solemn tribute to CPL Adam 
A. Galvez of the Marines who gave his life in the service of his 
country during the global war on terrorism.
  Over the past few weeks, I have had a chance to talk with Adam's 
mother Amy and his father Tony. They are wonderful people who are truly 
proud of their son. In speaking with them, I quickly learned just what 
a hero Adam was.
  A lot of people use that word ``hero'' today without thinking about 
what it really means. I like to define it as an individual doing 
extraordinary things that serve the greater good. Adam's actions 
clearly fit the bill.
  For example, I understand that a month before his death, Adam was 
wounded while outside a building with several fellow marines after a 
suicide bomber detonated an explosive device. The explosion caused the 
building to collapse. Yet, instead of tending to his own wounds, Adam, 
began to dig, while under fire, for his fellow marines trapped in the 
rubble.
  That is the mark of a true hero.
  Accordingly, I am proud to say that the Salt Lake City Council 
unanimously voted to name a street in my hometown the ``Adam Galvez 
Street.'' I cannot think of anything more appropriate.
  I also want to acknowledge East High School sophomore Junior Cruz, 
who as part of his Eagle Scout project came up with the idea of ``Adam 
Galvez Street'' and saw it through to its fruition.
  I am blessed to live in a great State in the greatest country in the 
world. When I learn about the lives of young heroes such as Adam 
Galvez, I am reminded that our true greatness lies in the sacrifice of 
such noble and brave service members.


                Private First Class Daniel G. Dolan, Usa

  Mr. President, on this the 65th anniversary of the attack on Pearl 
Harbor, I rise to pay tribute to a young American who gave his life to 
ensure that our nation will never be attacked again. That young man's 
name was PFC Daniel G. Dolan.
  Just 1 month before his 19th birthday, Private First Class Dolan 
joined the Army during a time of war. No doubt due to his 
professionalism, Private First Class Dolan was assigned to the 3rd 
Brigade of the 2nd Infantry Division which, of course, is the elite 1st 
Stryker Brigade. This professionalism was also recognized when he was 
awarded, posthumously, the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat 
Infantry Badge.
  We, as a nation, are truly blessed to have such young men and women 
who are willing to serve. Private First Class Dolan's life was short, 
but from what I have read it was full. I understand that he was an avid 
hockey player and fan who played for Roy High School and was part of an 
amateur hockey association. I also been told that standing up for what 
is right is something that Private First Class Dolan did since 
childhood, standing up for his little sister and the other children in 
the neighborhood. Most of all he was a wonderful son to his parents Tim 
and Fay Dolan.
  I believe that his sister Michelle said it best: ``Everyone was proud 
of him. He just wanted to serve his country, to be there for his 
country . . . I think he was scared when he went to Iraq, but he really 
wanted to go and serve us all.''
  Such words can only describe a hero.

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                Second Lieutenant Scott B. Lundell, Uang

  Mr. President, today I rise to pay tribute to a true American hero, 
2LT Scott B. Lundell. Such a description is appropriate to describe 
Lieutenant Lundell, who was killed in an ambush while training an 
Afghan Army patrol in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan.
  Lieutenant Lundell was by all accounts a first-rate officer. He had 
risen through the ranks, first enlisting in 2004 at the age of 32 in 
the Utah National Guard's 19th Special Forces Group and then graduating 
from Officer Candidate School.
  Lieutenant Lundell truly felt a calling to serve, especially after 
the events of September 11, 2001. I have read that his wife Jeanine 
remembers that he was not satisfied supporting the war from home but 
wanted to make a difference overseas, so much so that he did not wait 
for the next deployment of his unit. Instead he volunteered for his 
final assignment, training the Afghan military. Upon learning of his 
passing, Lieutenant Lundell's brother-in-law said, ``He did not die 
doing what he loved--he died doing what he felt passionately about.''
  Lieutenant Lundell believed in the righteousness of cause so much 
that when the youngest of his four children was born he named her 
Liberty.
  I am humbled that I had the honor to represent such a patriot in this 
august body.


                        Major Marta Maltby, Usar

  Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to MAJ Marta Maltby, who died of 
natural causes during her deployment with the 328th Combat Support 
Hospital at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany.
  This was the second time this intensive care nurse had deployed 
overseas during a time of war to care for our Nation's wounded. Major 
Maltby also deployed with the 328th during Operation Deseret Storm. 
Accordingly, she was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
  Recently, I was able to spend some time with Major Maltby's mother, 
during an Army Reserve ceremony that, in part, honored the major. I 
deeply appreciated this opportunity because I was able to learn just 
how caring and remarkable a person Marta was, as a daughter, wife, and 
as mother to two grown children.
  As I said at that ceremony, Major Maltby, and the rest of her unit, 
took a glimmer of hope and made survival and recovery a reality for 
hundreds of our servicemembers. These are also words that describe a 
true hero.
  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Maltby family during their 
time of grieving. May they find solace in knowing that the country 
appreciates the selfless dedication of their wife, daughter and mother, 
MAJ Marta Maltby.

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