[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 42 (Thursday, March 21, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E347-E348]
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                      IN MEMORY OF PATRICK SELLERS

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 2013

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a proud 
veteran from my district who served his country well, loved his family 
and friends and epitomized generosity and selflessness.
  As a proud soldier, Patrick Sellers earned his jump wings at Fort 
Benning before joining the Special Forces as an Intelligence Analyst. 
He was proud of his military service with good reason. In addition to 
those coveted Airborne wings, Staff Sergeant Sellers earned a 
Meritorious Service Medal, an Army Commendation Medal, an Army 
Achievement Medal, a Joint Services Achievement Medal, a German Armed 
Forces Badge for Military Proficiency, a Non Commissioned Officers 
Development Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Army 
Service Medal. He capped off his military service working in the 
Counter Terrorism Unit at the National Security Agency.
  But Patrick was more than just a soldier, he was a husband, a son, a 
brother, an uncle and most importantly, a dad. His wife of 20 years, 
Tamatha and their 12 year old son William Cade are deeply feeling his 
sudden loss. So are his extended family, friends, and coworkers, who 
will remember Patrick for his quick and decisive wit, his ability to 
relate to anyone in any circumstance and his uncanny ability to disarm 
people with an exceptional impersonation. Underneath his tough soldier 
``get it done'' exterior was a love of life, of family and of football. 
His passion for NFL Football was evident in his competitive fantasy 
league. I'm sure there are coaches in the NFL who could have benefitted 
from his knowledge of the game.
  To Tamatha, William Cade, his parents Terry and Eulata Sellers, his 
sister Sharon,

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niece Katrina and nephew Bryce, as long as you all continue to keep 
Patrick's spirit alive, the pain of his loss eases a little more. 
America is grateful for his selfless service and a better place for it.

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