[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E289]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CORPORAL NATHAN B. CARSE

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                            HON. JIM JORDAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 18, 2011

  Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a brave 
Ohio soldier, Corporal Nathan B. Carse, who on February 8 was killed in 
action near Kandahar Province in Afghanistan.
  Nathan was the pride of Allen East High School in Lima, Ohio. He 
earned degrees from Louisiana State University and Capital University, 
where he was a standout linebacker for the Capital Crusaders.
  Serving a critical role in post-Katrina New Orleans, Nathan left his 
career in engineering and volunteered to serve his country, entering 
active military duty in February 2010. He deployed to Afghanistan with 
the 2nd Engineer Battalion, 176th Engineer Brigade in September 2010.
  Nathan is survived by a loving family, including his mom, Janis; his 
sisters, Kristin and Megan; and four dear nephews.
  Those who knew Nathan best described him as a happy, generous, 
hardworking man whose optimistic attitude brought a smile to people's 
faces and had a positive impact on their lives.
  He courageously served in defense of his family, his community, his 
state, and his nation. Every American family lives under the blanket of 
safety he helped provide. For this, our nation owes him and his family 
a great debt of gratitude.
  Nathan will be deeply missed. But the strength of his character, and 
the courage he demonstrated through his service, will live on.

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