[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 140 (Thursday, October 1, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2417]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF SERGEANT RICHARD ALLYN WALTERS, JR.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 30, 2009

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and in remembrance 
of United States Army Sergeant Richard Allyn Walters, Jr. of Cleveland, 
Ohio. Sergeant Walters was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, 
uncle, cousin and friend who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of 
the country.
  A graduate of Columbian High School in Tiffin, Ohio, Sergeant Walters 
followed in his father's footsteps and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He 
was a ten-year Navy veteran and served in Operation Desert Storm. In 
2006 Walters re-enlisted in the Army and became a licensed practical 
nurse (LPN) in March of 2009. He worked at Walter Reed Army Medical 
Center in Washington, DC before being assigned to the 14th Combat 
Support Hospital in Fort Benning, Georgia.
  Sergeant Walters' military service is a reflection of excellence, 
loyalty and achievement. He was awarded the Navy Fleet Marine Force 
Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, 
Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze 
Service Star, Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, 
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Sea Service 
Deployment Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and the Kuwait Liberation 
Medal. Sergeant Walter's pending posthumous awards and decorations 
include the Army Good Conduct Medal and Army Commendation Medal.
  Madam Speaker, and colleagues, please join me in honoring and 
remembrance of Sergeant Richard Allyn Walters Jr., whose heroic 
actions, kindness and love for those closest to him will always be 
remembered. Sergeant Walters was a courageous United States soldier, 
and a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. 
I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Stephanie; to his 
daughters, Rachel and Piper; to his mother, Margaret; to his brother 
Greg; to his sister-in-law Stacy and nephew Benjamin; and to his 
extended family and many friends. Sergeant Walters will live on within 
their hearts and memories for all time.

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