[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 131 (Wednesday, September 7, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1552-E1553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF SPC. DENNIS JAMES, JR.

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2011

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 a Central 
Florida Soldier lost his life in service to our nation from wounds 
suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit

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with an I.E.D. in Wardak Province while assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 
4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division 
out of Ft. Polk, LA.
  Specialist James joined the U.S. Army in June of 2008. Upon 
completion of his training in November of 2009, Specialist James 
reported to Ft. Polk, LA. where he deployed with his unit in October 
2010 to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  Specialist James's impressive list of awards and decorations include 
the Bronze Star; Purple Heart; Army Commendation Medal; Army 
Achievement Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; 
Overseas Service Ribbon; NATO Medal; National Defense Service Medal; 
Global War on Terrorism Medal and the Combat Action Badge.
  Specialist James was a former student at Pine Ridge High School in 
Deltona where he was an accomplished athlete in Football, Basketball 
and Track. James was known as a good student who was well liked by 
those who knew him.
  We shall never forget the ultimate sacrifice Specialist James has 
given for his country. His actions will serve as an everlasting 
reminder of the dedication and sacrifice the members of our nation's 
armed services make every day.
  Specialist James is survived by his Aunt and Uncle.

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