[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 61 (Thursday, April 26, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E674]
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                HONORING MASTER SERGEANT SHAWN T. HANNON

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2012

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of a grateful nation 
to celebrate the life of Ohio Army National Guard Master Sergeant Shawn 
T. Hannon--a true American hero who lost his life on April 4, 2012, 
while deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom. A fellow 
Ohioan and soldier from Grove City, Ohio, Master Sgt. Hannon, 44, gave 
the final measure of devotion when he was killed in action while 
serving in the line of duty in the protection of our nation.
  Master Sgt. Hannon was a lifelong soldier who served for almost 20 
years in the Ohio Army National Guard. Hannon was the kind of soldier 
who makes the citizens of Ohio's 15th Congressional District so proud. 
He served in multiple deployments, which included Iraq, RAF Lakenheath, 
England, Mississippi for Hurricane Katrina, and Florida for Hurricane 
Andrew. He earned a well-deserved Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and the 
Ohio Distinguished Service Medal for his outstanding service. As a 
father, husband, son, brother, and friend, Master Sgt. Hannon was known 
for his charisma, love, and loyalty. I consider myself privileged to 
have had the opportunity to serve with him in the Ohio Army National 
Guard.
  We should thank God every day that heroes like Master Sgt. Hannon 
exist, because every day he stood ready to protect and fight for our 
freedom. His bravery, selflessness, and sacrifice will be forever 
remembered, as will his unwavering commitment to God, country, and his 
family.
  I ask that every Member of Congress join me in paying tribute to the 
life of Master Sgt. Hannon--his bravery and selflessness are deeply 
missed and felt. We are able to have freedom and safety today because 
of the ultimate sacrifice that he has made, and for that we owe a great 
debt of gratitude.

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