[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO NICK DANIEL BACON

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 28, 2010

  Mr. BERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life of 
a Medal of Honor recipient, a committed advocate of veterans' rights, 
and a true American hero. On July 17th, 2010 Nick ``Nicky'' Bacon 
passed away at the age of 64 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He 
lived a life of service to our nation's military, our country and our 
state.
  Nick Bacon served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1984; in his 
service he displayed a love of country and faithful service to his 
fellow soldiers. While serving, he risked his life and led two platoons 
forward through heavy enemy fire to save men pinned down on the 
battlefield. It was for this act of selfless valor and courage under 
fire that Nick Bacon earned the Congressional Medal of Honor. In his 
long and dedicated career he was also awarded the Distinguished Service 
Cross, Legion of Merit, two Bronze Stars, and Purple Heart.
  Following his service in the Army, Nick Bacon served his fellow 
veterans and his state as Director of the Arkansas Department of 
Veterans Affairs and President of the Medal of Honor Society. He had 
steadfast support for the veterans of Arkansas and was instrumental in 
the creation of the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery and the Arkansas 
State Veterans Cemetery Beautification Foundation.
  I wish First Sergeant Bacon's family the deepest condolences for 
their loss. Nick Bacon conducted his life in a selfless, dedicated 
manner that we all should aspire to; his service and sacrifice will not 
soon be forgotten in his state or by his fellow soldiers. I ask today 
of my fellow colleagues that we stand and honor the legacy of First 
Sergeant Nick Bacon.

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