[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 166 (Wednesday, December 15, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S10297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES


                         Daniel Edward Duefield

  Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, it is with a heavy heart that I rise 
today to honor the life of a young veteran, Daniel Edward Duefield, who 
died at the age of 24 on November 17 at his home in Grafton, NH. A 
veteran of the Iraq war, Daniel served his country on two tours of duty 
as a member of the 10th Mountain Division in the U.S. Army.
  A native of New Hampshire, Daniel was born in Franklin on December 
14, 1985. He attended Mascoma Valley Regional Schools and graduated 
from Mascoma Valley Regional High School in June 2004. From playing 
video games with his nephew, Josh, to relaxing on a fishing trip, 
Daniel enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
  He also felt a deep and abiding love for his country, enlisting in 
the Army in June 2005. Daniel graduated from Army basic training in 
Fort Benning, GA, and joined the 10th Mountain Division out of Fort 
Drum, NY. He was excited to have the opportunity to protect his country 
and family and succeeded in doing so throughout his service until he 
was honorably discharged in July 2008. The American people will forever 
be grateful to Daniel for his willingness to serve.
  Daniel was a true patriot whose service to his country and family 
will endure in our memories. No words can lessen the pain of losing 
this young hero and brave New Hampshire son. It is now up to us to 
honor him by continuing to improve the support we provide to our 
veterans and their families and ensuring America's continued security.
  Daniel is survived by his parents, Harold ``Duffy'' E. Duefield III 
and Ruth E. Duefield of Grafton, NH; his fiance, Alicia Vasquezi of 
Grafton, NH; his grandfather, Harold E. Duefield, Jr., and extended 
family. This young patriot will be dearly missed.
  I ask my colleagues and all Americans to join me in honoring the life 
of Daniel Edward Duefield.

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