[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 133 (Friday, September 9, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1583]
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  MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR MASTER-AT-ARMS PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS JOHN 
                               DOUANGDARA

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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 Master-At-Arms Petty 
Officer First Class John Douangdara who died August 6th in Wardak 
Province, Afghanistan. Petty Officer Douangdara was a patriot and a 
hero who made the ultimate sacrifice ensuring the security of our 
Nation. He will be greatly missed.
   Petty Officer Douangdara was a highly decorated combat veteran with 
numerous awards, including two Bronze Star Medals with Valor, Purple 
Heart Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service 
Commendation Medal with Valor, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Action 
Ribbon, two Presidential Unit Citations, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, 
Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and 
numerous other personal and unit decorations.
   Petty Officer Douangdara is survived by his family, friends, and 
teammates.
   His Nation owes Petty Officer Douangdara 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 Douangdara'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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