[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 24, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1058]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING TERRY J. HURNE

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 24, 2014

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today to 
honor the life of Terry J. Hurne, United States Army Specialist, who 
died on June 9, 2014, at the young age of 34. Terry was an American 
hero who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the United States in 
the Logar Province of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring 
Freedom.
  Spc. Hurne was born to Norman and Shirley Hurne on April 9, 1980. He 
was raised in Atwater, California. He graduated from Atwater High 
School in 1998 and joined the military in 2007 after working for 
Central Valley Electric and various construction jobs.
  During his time in the Army, Terry served two tours of duty in 
Afghanistan. For the past five years he served as a generator mechanic 
and builder. He was assigned to B Company, 710 Brigade Support 
Battalion, 10th Mountain Division stationed in Fort Drum, New York.
  Terry will undoubtedly be remembered nationwide as a hero who fought 
for our freedoms. His family and friends will hold memories of Terry in 
their hearts forever. His smile, laugh, and kindness will never be 
forgotten. Eight years ago, Terry married the love of his life, 
Natalie, and they built a beautiful life together. Natalie as well as 
Terry's father; mother; stepmother; Ruth, three sisters; Cheryl, 
Christina, and Sam, and brother; Bryon will miss him dearly.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I ask my colleagues in the 
U.S. House of Representatives to honor the life of our fallen soldier, 
Army Specialist Terry Hurne. He was an exemplary individual, and we 
will always be grateful for his service to our country.

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