[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 41 (Thursday, March 17, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E527]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR OF ARMY CORPORAL LOREN MILES BUFFALO

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2011

  Mr. ROSS of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true 
American hero who died in service to this great country. On March 9, 
2011, U.S. Army Corporal Loren Miles Buffalo was killed in Kandahar 
Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. 
According to initial reports, Cpl. Buffalo died of injuries sustained 
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his dismounted 
patrol.
  Cpl. Loren Buffalo, 20, of Mountain Pine, Arkansas, was assigned to B 
Troop, 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, 
Fort Campbell, Kentucky. His mother resides in Ward, Arkansas, and his 
father resides in Mountain Pine, Arkansas.
  Cpl. Buffalo joined the Army in May 2009. He had a passion for 
learning and for music and was always willing to help those around him. 
From playing his guitar to organizing the delivering of presents for 
the Salvation Army, Cpl. Buffalo left a lasting impact on everyone he 
met. As a dedicated soldier and as a great American, he made this 
nation a better and safer place to call home. He will be deeply missed 
by all who knew him.
  When we think of inspiring leaders and American patriots, each of us 
should look to the too short life of Cpl. Buffalo for guidance. He 
risked everything to defend freedom and serve this nation and we will 
always be grateful for his selfless sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers 
go out to his parents and the rest of his family and friends during 
this very difficult time.
  Today, I ask all Members of Congress to join me as we honor the life 
and legacy of Army Corporal Loren Miles Buffalo, as well as each man 
and woman in our Armed Forces, and all of those in harm's way 
supporting their efforts, who give the ultimate sacrifice in service to 
this great country. We owe them our eternal gratitude.

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