[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 174 (Tuesday, November 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE SACRIFICE OF ARMY PRIVATE FIRST CLASS CHRISTOPHER A. 
                                 HORNS

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2011

  Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and the 
sacrifice of Army Private First Class Christopher A. Horns who died in 
service to this great nation. On October 22, 2011, Private First Class 
Christopher A. Horns was killed in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of 
wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised 
explosive device.
  PFC Christopher Horns, 20, of Colorado Springs, Colorado was assigned 
to 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, 
Washington. Afghanistan was his first overseas deployment in support of 
Operation Enduring Freedom. He is survived by his parents and sister, 
who reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  Christopher enlisted in the Army in July, 2010 and joined the 75th 
Ranger Regiment in March, 2011. He served as an assistant machine 
gunner and automatic rifleman. By joining the Army Christopher followed 
in his father's footsteps, who had also served a tour in Afghanistan at 
the beginning of the war. He was eager to serve his country and the 
Army. He was especially proud when he qualified for Ranger school after 
boot camp.
  We must never forget the sacrifices that our young men and women have 
made in defending our freedom. I am humbled and honored to represent 
such a fine young man as Christopher, who made the ultimate sacrifice 
for his country. Please keep the family and friends of Christopher in 
your thoughts and prayers.
  I ask the Members of Congress to join me in remembering and honoring 
Army Private First Class Christopher A. Horns. We must never forget 
those who take up arms on our behalf to preserve our way of life.

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