[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1758]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING 1ST LT. CARWILE

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                        HON. TRAVIS W. CHILDERS

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2008

  Mr. CHILDERS. Madam Speaker, I stand now to remember 1st LT. 
Lieutenant Donald C. Carwile. First Lieutenant Carwile served as a 
platoon leader in the United States Army and was actively serving in 
Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Throughout Carwile's service 
to his country he received many awards IncludIng: The Bronze Star, the 
Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, two Army Achievement Medals, 
the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 
and other Service Ribbons. First Lieutenant Carwile was Airborne and 
Air Assault qualified, and was also awarded the Combat Infantryman 
Badge.
  First Lieutenant Carwile fell in battle on August 15, 2008 during an 
ambush that involved enemy combatants, and an improvised explosive 
device. Carwile was a servant of the people. When he wasn't protecting 
our freedoms abroad, he was protecting them in Mississippi, where he 
served both the Batesville and Oxford Police Departments. First 
Lieutenant Carwile is survived by his wife, Jennifer Gail Carwile, and 
two daughters, Elizabeth Reese Carwile and Avery Claire Carwile all of 
Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.
  Please join me today in saluting one of America's heroes for his life 
of service and sacrifice.

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