[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 60 (Thursday, May 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E822]
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                      HONORING THE LIFE AND SERV-
                      ICE OF U.S. ARMY CHIEF WAR-
                   RANT OFFICER TERRY L. VARNADORE II

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 2011

  Mr. SHULER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Chief 
Warrant Officer, Terry Varnadore II. A native of Mills River, North 
Carolina, Chief Warrant Officer Varnadore passed away at the age of 
twenty nine, on April 23, 2011, while serving our country in the Kapisa 
Province of Afghanistan.
  Chief Warrant Officer Varnadore grew up in Western North Carolina 
surrounded by family. He had a passion for fishing and hunting, and 
spent a great deal of his life in the Great Smoky Mountains with his 
father and younger brother. Chief Warrant Officer Varnadore married the 
love of his life, Casey Varnadore, after graduating from Appalachian 
State University. They have a 4 year old daughter together, Ava 
Elizabeth. Mrs. Varnadore is expecting their second daughter in July.
  Chief Warrant Officer Varnadore's lifelong dream was to become a 
helicopter pilot. Assigned to the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th 
Mountain Division, he flew an OH-58 Delta Kiowa Warrior Helicopter. His 
awards and decorations include the Air Medal, the Meritorious Unit 
Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan 
Campaign Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism 
Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the NATO 
Medal, the Army Aviator Badge, and the Combat Action Badge.
  Mr. Speaker, Chief Warrant Officer Varnadore embodied the best 
qualities of an American soldier. He was selfless, dedicated, and 
brave. He was respected by his fellow soldiers and appreciated by the 
officers he served under. Through his commendable service, Chief 
Warrant Officer Varnadore has made Western North Carolina proud. It is 
my honor to commemorate him and I urge my colleagues to join me today 
in honoring Chief Warrant Officer Terry Varnadore II for the sacrifice 
he has made for the United States.

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