[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 84 (Monday, June 8, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6234-S6235]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO OUR ARMED FORCES


                        Sergeant Justin J. Duffy

  Mr. JOHANNS. Mr. President, today I rise in solemn remembrance of the 
life of a fallen hero, SGT Justin J. Duffy, of the U.S. Army's 82nd 
Airborne Division.
  Justin died while serving his country in Iraq on June 2 when his 
humvee was struck by an improvised explosive device in eastern Baghdad. 
He was 31 years old.
  A native Nebraskan, Justin was born in Moline and later moved with 
his family to Cozad, graduating from Cozad High School in 1995. He 
earned a degree in criminal justice from the University of Nebraska at 
Kearney.
  After working in Kearney for 5 years, Justin joined the Army in June 
2007, beginning a career that satisfied his sense of adventure and work 
ethic. He had been serving with the 82nd Airborne Division in Iraq 
since November of 2008.
  Justin's family and friends referred to him as ``The Shepherd.'' He 
was always looking after the welfare of others, putting their well-
being above his own. In this same fashion, Justin selflessly gave his 
life while protecting the safety of others.
  Justin is survived by his parents, Joseph and Janet Duffy, his two 
sisters, and his grandfather. Today I join them in mourning the death 
of their beloved son, brother, and grandson. Justin made the ultimate 
sacrifice in service to his country. Our Nation owes him and his family 
an immeasurable debt of gratitude. May God's peace be with Justin's 
family, friends, and all those who continue to mourn his death and 
remember his life.
  Let us also pause today to remember and celebrate the lives of all 
our Nation's fallen soldiers, marines, sailors,

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and airmen who have laid down their lives defending our country. We 
also lift in prayer all those serving our country today, spreading 
freedom and democracy abroad. May God bless them and their families.
  Mr. President, I yield the floor and note the absence of a quorum.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the 
quorum call be rescinded.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask I be permitted to take whatever time I 
may consume in my remarks.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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