[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 23, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E205]
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  HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR 2ND CLASS 
           RONALD TYLER WOODLE OF WAYNESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2010

  Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Ronald 
Tyler Woodle of Waynesville, North Carolina. Tyler was a proud Navy 
SEAL, and an exemplary member of our community. His life, while short, 
sets an example of patriotism and dedication for future generations.
  Tyler grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina. He was home 
schooled until high school, when he transferred to Asheville Christian 
Academy. A star high school soccer career led to a two year scholarship 
to Mars Hill College. After a brief time in the construction industry, 
he enlisted in the United States Navy in June of 2007, and graduated 
from boot camp in August of the same year. Always pushing himself to 
excel, he completed his advanced SEAL qualification training and was 
transferred to an East coast SEAL team in October of 2009. Since 
October, Tyler had been training for an overseas deployment.
  Tyler was taking part in an intensive training in Key West, Florida, 
when he passed away on February 18th. He was only 26 years old. He was 
buried with full military honors.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing remorse 
at the passing of Ronald Tyler Woodle. Tyler's life was an example of 
service and passion for us all to follow. We owe all of our veterans a 
debt of gratitude that can never be fully repaid. It is an honor to 
represent people like Tyler who are prepared to give their lives 
protecting our everyday freedoms.

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