[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E328-E329]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING BRONZE STAR MEDAL RECIPIENT SPECIALIST BERNARD L. RUSTAD

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                           HON. STEVE DAINES

                               of montana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 2013

  Mr. DAINES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor 
Specialist Bernard L. Rustad, who will be awarded with the Bronze Star 
Medal on April 5, 2013, for his bravery and selflessness while serving 
in Vietnam.
  Specialist Rustad served with the 1st Infantry Brigade, 5th Infantry 
Division during Combat Operation Lam Son 719. On April 6, 1971, 
Specialist Rustad's unit was providing security for the last 
withdrawing units from the Khe Sahn airstrip area, in the midst of 
heavy enemy fire. During this time, Specialist Rustad noticed that 
soldiers from the neighboring unit had been wounded and left 
unattended. With complete disregard for his own safety, Specialist 
Rustad ran to their assistance and saved the lives of these young men.
  Specialist Rustad's actions demonstrated true bravery--and also stand 
as an example to all of us as what true selflessness looks like.
  It is an honor to present Specialist Bernard L. Rustad with the 
Bronze Star Medal, and I thank him for his service and sacrifice.

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