[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 184 (Friday, December 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING PFC. THEODORE B. RUSHING

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2011

  Mr. WEBSTER. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Florida, I rise 
today to honor the life, service, and sacrifice of Pfc. Theodore B. 
Rushing. Pfc. Rushing was killed in action in Afghanistan on Veterans' 
Day, November 11, 2011.
  Growing up in Central Florida, Rushing graduated from Altamonte 
Christian School. After earning his associates degree from Seminole 
State College, Rushing chose to enlist in the U.S. Army, with plans to 
follow his father's footsteps and join the Orlando Police Department. 
Known to his friends as Teddy, Pfc. Rushing had an adventuresome spirit 
and loved being outdoors. He was known for being gregarious and 
outgoing.
  After graduating boot camp in June 2011, Rushing continued his 
training at the Calvary Scout School at Fort Knox in Kentucky and was 
assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, 71st Cavalry and stationed in 
Ft. Drum, NY. Rushing was deployed to Afghanistan in August and served 
in Kandahar province. On November 11, Rushing's unit was attacked and 
Rushing was killed in combat.
  Rushing's medals and awards include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, 
and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. Pfc. Rushing is survived by his 
father, Rick; his mother, Ann; and his sister, Stacy. His life, 
service, and sacrifice are remembered by all.

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