[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 181 (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2122-E2123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF PFC THEODORE B. RUSHING

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 2011

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, November 11, 2011 a central Florida 
Soldier, PFC Theodore B. Rushing, lost his life in service to our 
nation from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an 
I.E.D. in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan while assigned to 3rd 
Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment; 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain 
Division, Fort Drum, New York.

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  PFC Rushing joined the U.S. Army in March of this year. Upon 
completion of his training at Ft. Benning, Georgia, PFC Rushing 
reported to Fort Drum, New York. In August he deployed with his unit to 
Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  PFC Rushing's impressive list of awards and decorations include the 
Purple Heart; Army Achievement Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; NATO 
Medal; National Defense Service Medal; the Combat Action Badge; and a 
Bronze Star awarded posthumously.
  PFC Rushing was a former student at Altamonte Christian School in 
Altamonte Springs where he had a reputation of being fearless, an 
attribute that he carried into battle. Upon completion of high school, 
PFC Rushing attended Seminole State College where he earned his 
associates degree. PFC Rushing had planned on following in his father's 
footsteps as a police officer once he had completed his military 
service.
  We shall never forget the ultimate sacrifice PFC Rushing 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.
  To his family, we extend our very deepest sympathy and condolences. 
PFC Rushing is survived by his father George, mother Ann, sister Stacy 
and grandparents Marcheta and William.
  For his service and sacrifice, I ask all Members to join me in 
honoring his life and commitment to our nation.

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