[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 57 (Monday, April 20, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S4437]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES


                       Corporal Jason G. Pautsch

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, it is with great sadness that I rise 
today to call attention to a fallen hero. Cpl Jason G. Pautsch, a 20-
year-old soldier from Davenport, Iowa, died on April 10, 2009 in 
Mosque, Iraq, of injuries sustained when an explosive device detonated 
near his vehicle. My thoughts and prayers go out to his parents, David 
Pautsch and Teri Johnson, his siblings Jared, Jacob, Josef, and Jenna, 
and all his friends and family.
  Jason was the squadron leader in the Army's 4th Infantry Division and 
a graduate of Davenport North High School. Graduating a semester early 
so he could join the Army, Jason was deployed to Iraq last September. 
His family has a history of military service and his older brother 
Jacob is currently serving in the Army's 82nd Airborne.
  Always a thrill-seeker, Jason enjoyed hunting and racing BMX bikes in 
his free time. His high school football coach describes him as a strong 
young man who was passionate about everything he did. Jason had an 
excellent sense of humor, was a tremendous competitor, and showed 
dedication in all he did.
  Jason told his father David, he ``believed in what he was doing'' and 
his sense of patriotic duty is inspirational. I express the greatest 
respect and sincere gratitude on behalf of all Americans for Jason's 
commitment to our country. His is a true hero, and his sacrifice will 
not be forgotten.

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