[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 116 (Friday, July 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1455]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING U.S. ARMY SGT. JEREMY R. SUMMERS

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                            HON. GEOFF DAVIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2011

  Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize U.S. 
Army Sgt. Jeremy R. Summers from Bracken County, Kentucky, who lost his 
life on July 14, 2011 in Paktika Province, Afghanistan in support of 
Operation Enduring Freedom. His unit was attacked by enemy forces while 
he was on duty as a forward scout observer.
  Sgt. Summers joined the Army after graduating from Bracken County 
High School in 2002. He was assigned to Headquarters Company, 2nd 
Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, out of 
Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He served tours of duty in Korea and Iraq in 
addition to his service in Afghanistan. Sgt. Summers was a dedicated 
soldier and demonstrated great character in his service. His dedication 
to defending our Republic was proven again when he recently reenlisted 
in the United States Army.
  Sgt. Summers' life is yet another reminder of the high cost of 
freedom. Today, as we remember the life and accomplishments of this 
extraordinary Kentuckian, my thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. 
Summers' family and friends.

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