[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 92 (Thursday, June 5, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1162]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              PAYING TRIBUTE TO SPECIALIST QUINCY J. GREEN

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Specialist Quincy J. Green, who died on Monday June 2, 2008 of injuries 
sustained in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Specialist Green was killed in a non-combat related incident while 
operating in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Tikrit, Iraq. 
Specialist Green was assigned to Headquarters Company, 601st Aviation 
Support Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, United States Army in Fort 
Riley, Texas. He will not only be remembered for his sacrifice and 
willing service, but for the extraordinary person that he was. His 
warmth and optimism brightened the lives of his family and friends.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of Specialist Quincy J. 
Green. Specialist Green made the ultimate sacrifice for his country 
while fighting the War on Terror and defending democracy and freedom.

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