[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1285]
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               IN HONOR OF GLEN DOHERTY AND TYRONE WOODS

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2013

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, on the one year anniversary of the terrorist 
attack on our consulate in Benghazi, Libya, I rise to honor Glen 
Doherty and Tyrone Woods, two former Navy SEALs that were killed during 
the attack.
   Glen was born in Massachusetts and always had a sense of adventure. 
He became a pilot, and enjoyed skiing and whitewater rafting. His 
desire to serve his county led him to join the Navy and become a Navy 
SEAL, where he was part of the team that responded to the attack on the 
USS Cole. Several years later, Glen fought in Iraq, earning the Navy 
and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device.
   Tyrone grew up in Oregon and was the father of three children. After 
high school he joined the Navy with the goal of becoming a SEAL. During 
his first attempt at SEAL training, Tyrone suffered an injury, but his 
perseverance led him to try again, and he earned his trident in 1991. 
During his 20 years of service in the Navy, Tyrone participated in 
Operations in Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan, where his bravery earned 
him the Bronze Star with combat ``V'' device.
   After both men left the military, they continued to serve their 
county by protecting Americans serving overseas. On night of September 
11th, 2012, our consulate in Benghazi, Libya, was under siege by 
terrorists. As the coordinated attack unfolded, Glen and Tyrone exposed 
themselves to enemy fire as they engaged attackers that were armed with 
guns, mortars and rocket-propelled grenades. Their ultimate sacrifice 
saved the lives of numerous American personnel that were rescued and 
safely returned to their families. Despite their brave actions, Glen 
and Tyrone's heroism and sacrifice has not been recognized through a 
formal awards process.
   In recognition of their sacrifice, I have introduced H.R. 1186, 
which would award Glen and Tyrone the Congressional Gold Medal. As we 
remember those that we lost on that tragic day in Benghazi, we must not 
forget the heroic acts and selfless courage displayed by Glen Doherty 
and Tyrone Woods.

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