[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 134 (Wednesday, October 2, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1416]
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                      IN HONOR OF SPC JON NAHOLNIK

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 2, 2013

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor SPC Jon Michael 
Naholnik who died suddenly on Wednesday, September 25 of a ``Wounded 
Heart'' at the age of 32. Those who were lucky enough to have Jon in 
their life knew that he was a loving father, brother, son and friend.
  Jon was an Afghanistan veteran who proudly served his country in the 
Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry Regiment. He attended 
Waterford High school and began work at Millstone Power Station as an 
armed guard after he graduated. In 2007, he decided to join the Army 
National Guard as his father Nik and his grandfather Charlie did before 
him.
  In 2011, after returning home to Montville, Jon survived a freak 
lightning strike outside his home. Although he knew that he was lucky 
to survive, Jon maintained a great sense of humor about the incident. 
He told a reporter that he enjoyed watching storms but would probably 
stay indoors in the future.
  I ask my colleagues to join with me to honor SPC Jon Michael Naholnik 
and his patriotic service to our Nation. Our thoughts and prayers are 
with his family in this difficult time.

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