[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 93 (Monday, June 11, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF SERGEANT BRANDON HADAWAY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 11, 2007

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, Sergeant Brandon Hadaway, 25, 
of Valley, Alabama, died on May 30, 2007, in Afghanistan. Sergeant 
Hadaway was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 82nd General Support 
Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division stationed in Fort Bragg, North 
Carolina.
  Sergeant Hadaway was serving on his third tour when his helicopter 
took fire from enemy combatants, He was a proud graduate of Valley High 
School and will be dearly missed in his community. As a testament to 
his sacrifice, the City of Valley has already declared a flag day in 
his honor.
  Words cannot express the sense of sadness we have for his family, and 
for the gratitude our country feels for his service. Sgt. Hadaway, like 
other brave men and women who have served in uniform, died serving not 
just the United States, but the entire cause of liberty. Indeed, like 
those who have served before him, he was a true American.
  We will forever hold him closely in our hearts, and remember his 
sacrifice and that of his family as a remembrance of his bravery and 
willingness to serve our nation. Thank you, Madam Speaker, for the 
House's remembrance at this mournful occasion.

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