[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 132 (Thursday, September 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1566]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SPECIAL WARFARE 
                      OPERATOR ROBERT JAMES REEVES

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2011

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Senior Chief Petty 
Officer Special Warfare Operator Robert James Reeves who died August 
6th in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Senior Chief Reeves was a patriot 
and a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice ensuring the security of our 
nation. He will be greatly missed.
  Senior Chief Reeves was a highly decorated combat veteran with 
numerous awards including five Bronze Star Medals with Valor, Purple 
Heart Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service 
Commendation Medal with Valor, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 
with Valor, Combat Action Ribbon, three Presidential Unit Citations, 
two Afghanistan Campaign Medals, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on 
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 
and other personal and unit decorations.
  Senior Chief Reeves is survived by his loving family, friends, and 
teammates.
  His nation owes Senior Chief Reeves an enormous debt of gratitude. We 
are honored to have had such an exemplary American fighting for his 
country.
  I wish to extend my condolences to Senior Chief Reeves' family, 
friends, and teammates and hope they continue to find solace in his 
lasting impact on his grateful nation. Our thoughts and prayers are 
with them.

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