[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 65 (Thursday, April 30, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1034]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN REMEMBRANCE OF CORPORAL BRAD A. DAVIS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
United States Army Corporal Brad A. Davis, who dedicated himself to 
serving our country, his community and his family as he courageously 
and selflessly rose to the call of duty.
  Corporal Davis grew up in Garfield Heights, Ohio and graduated from 
Garfield Heights High School. Shortly thereafter, in 2006, he enlisted 
in the Army, and served our country in two tours of duty in Iraq. He 
served in F Company, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 
3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division.
  Throughout his tenure in the Army, Corporal Davis consistently 
reflected bravery, commitment and compassion, and he often and easily 
offered his assistance to anyone in need, without regard to his own 
sacrifice. Corporal Davis risked his own safety to assist his fellow 
soldiers and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal of Honor by President 
Barack Obama. He was also awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Good 
Conduct Medal by the Secretary of the U.S. Army.
  Corporal Davis was an exceptional and courageous United States 
soldier, and an equally exceptional human being. His young life was 
framed by commitment to family, service to country, loyalty to his 
brothers and sisters in uniform, and reflected an unbridled love of 
life. Corporal Davis' family and friends were the center and foundation 
of his life. He was the youngest child of Terri and Bob Davis, and the 
youngest sibling of Jennifer, Robert and Rebecca. A kind young man with 
a generous and fun-loving heart, Corporal Davis loved being around 
family and friends and was always the one to bring people together, 
whether for a last-minute summer game of cornhole or an organized 
softball tournament.
  Madam Speaker, and Colleagues, please join me in honor and 
remembrance of Corporal Brad A. Davis, whose heroic actions, commitment 
and bravery will be remembered always. I extend my deepest condolences 
to the family of Corporal Davis his beloved parents, Bob and Terri, his 
beloved sisters and brother--Jennifer, Rebecca and Robert; his beloved 
nephews, Landon and Lukas, and his extended family and friends. The 
significant sacrifice, service, courage that defined the life of 
Corporal Davis will be honored and remembered by throughout the 
Cleveland community.

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