[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 133 (Friday, September 9, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1575]
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 MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS 
                         MICHAEL JOSEPH STRANGE

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                           HON. KAY GRANGER-

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2011

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Cryptologic 
Technician Petty Officer First Class Michael Joseph Strange who died 
August 6th in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Petty Officer Strange was a 
patriot and a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice ensuring the 
security of our nation. He will be greatly missed.
   Petty Officer Strange was a highly decorated combat veteran with 
numerous awards, including the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Purple 
Heart Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service 
Commendation Medal with Valor, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Combat 
Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, and other campaign and unit 
decorations.
   Petty Officer Strange is survived by his loving family, friends, and 
teammates.
   His nation owes Petty Officer Strange 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 Petty Officer Strange's 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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