[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 64 (Tuesday, May 8, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E725]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      REMEMBERING UNITED STATES ARMY STAFF SERGEANT DAVID NOWACZYK

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 8, 2012

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with immense sadness and great 
respect that I rise to remember Staff Sergeant David P. Nowaczyk for 
his bravery and willingness to fight for his country. Sergeant Nowaczyk 
was assigned to A Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th 
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, out of Fort Carson, 
Colorado. While serving on his third tour in Afghanistan, Sergeant 
Nowaczyk was killed when his vehicle struck an enemy improvised 
explosive device in Kunar Province, Afghanistan.
  David Nowaczyk, from Dyer, Indiana, graduated from Lake Central High 
School in 1997, where he was a member of the wrestling and football 
teams. Later, in September 2005, he enlisted in the Army. Throughout 
his career, Sergeant Nowaczyk earned several medals, honors, and 
commendations for his service, including: a National Defense Service 
Medal, a Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, an Army Service 
Ribbon, two Army Commendation Medals, two Bronze Stars, and the Purple 
Heart, awarded posthumously.
  Friends describe David as a loyal, kind man who would be willing to 
do anything for the people in his life. His family describes him as a 
good son and a great father who was willing to drop anything to be 
there for his family. Residents in the community are remembering 
Sergeant Nowaczyk as a dedicated warrior and a true American hero. 
Sergeant Nowaczyk leaves behind a beloved host of family and friends. 
He is survived by his devoted wife, Rachel, his adoring daughter, 
Kiley, and his loving stepson, Conner. David also leaves to cherish his 
memory his dear mother, Patti, and proud father, Andrew. He will also 
be greatly missed by his sister, Megan, with whom he was very close. 
Sergeant Nowaczyk also leaves behind many other friends and family 
members, as well as a grateful, yet deeply saddened community.
  Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and my other distinguished 
colleagues join me in honoring a fallen hero, United States Army Staff 
Sergeant David Nowaczyk. Sergeant Nowaczyk sacrificed his life in 
service to his country, and his death comes as a great loss to our 
nation, which has once again been shaken by the realities of war. 
Sergeant Nowaczyk will forever remain a hero in the eyes of his family, 
his community, and his country. Thus, let us never forget the sacrifice 
he made to preserve the ideals of freedom and democracy.

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