[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 111 (Wednesday, July 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1173-E1174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING NATHAN McCOWN

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 2014

  Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the service of Nathan 
McCown of Killeen, TX. Heroism is, in the words of athlete and activist 
Arthur Ashe, ``not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but 
the urge to serve others at whatever cost.'' McCown's extraordinary 
bravery in the face of imminent peril, along with his unwavering 
commitment to duty, has brought those words to life.

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  McCown's boyhood dreams of becoming a soldier were realized before he 
was 18. During extensive and dangerous deployments in Iraq, he 
distinguished himself as a warrior and leader. On numerous occasions, 
he put his own safety at risk to protect his fellow soldiers. Sadly, 
due to injuries incurred during combat he severely damaged his knee and 
back, and was ultimately medically separated from his beloved military. 
Yet his faith in his mission, his love of country, and his status as a 
leader of his fellow soldiers never wavered.
  McCown's departure from the military didn't stop his drive to serve, 
defend, and protect. He soon responded to the noble calling of law 
enforcement. The road back to service was not an easy one as McCown had 
to rebuild a body damaged by war. Yet he soon joined the elite Special 
Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team of the Killeen, TX Police Department. 
On occasions too numerous to count, McCown rushed headfirst into peril 
and put his own safety on the line to protect citizens and fellow 
officers. A recent incident resulted in further injuries to his knees 
and has him temporarily out of commission. But anyone who knows McCown 
is certain he won't be out for long.
  I send my deepest and most heartfelt wishes for McCown's speedy 
recovery so he can resume his life of extraordinary service. Brave men 
like him remind us all what true heroes are.

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