[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 4 (Friday, January 9, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING SERGEANT STEPHEN R. PAQUIN

 Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, today I have the solemn duty of 
memorializing SGT Stephen R. Paquin, a soldier and native of Nashua, 
NH, who passed away on December 16 at the age of 27. After serving two 
tours in Afghanistan and a tour in Europe, Sergeant Paquin had recently 
transitioned from active duty into the U.S. Army Reserves and was 
training to become a drill sergeant with 1st Battalion, 304th Regiment 
in Londonderry. Born and raised in Nashua by his parents Kenneth and 
Paula alongside his brother Shawn, he was a graduate of the University 
of New Hampshire and Nashua High School South, where in his senior year 
Stephen was a member of the Purple Panthers 2005 State championship 
baseball team.
  Stephen will forever be a member of the special community of 
Americans who selflessly defend our country so that the rest of us may 
continue to live in peace and freedom. He bravely joined the military 
at a time when it was almost guaranteed that new recruits would be 
called on to serve in a dangerous warzone far from home. It is my hope 
that during this extremely difficult time, Stephen's family and friends 
will find comfort in knowing that Americans everywhere deeply 
appreciate his commitment to our Nation.
  Stephen is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Paula, his brother 
Shawn D. Paquin, and Christine Smith of Waltham, MA, his grandmothers 
Gloria Paquin of Nashua and Carol Mulligan of Dracut, MA, many aunts, 
uncles, cousins, and friends. This patriot will be missed by all.
  On behalf of the people of New Hampshire, I ask my colleagues and all 
Americans to join me in honoring the life and service of this brave 
American, SGT Stephen Paquin.

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