[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 79 (Thursday, May 21, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E770]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE LIFE AND DEDICATED SERVICE OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA'S BELOVED 
                          JIM BRUCE GRANT, JR.

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 21, 2015

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and 
dedicated service of Northwest Florida's beloved Jim Bruce Grant, Jr. 
Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, patriot, and friend, and 
his loss will be mourned by all those who knew him.
   A native of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Jim showed tremendous leadership 
and service qualities, earning Eagle Scout honors during high school, 
and he built on this success when he answered the call of duty, joining 
the Florida Army National Guard in 1982. Jim also continued his 
education, earning multiple college and post-graduate degrees including 
both a Bachelor's of Science and an LL.M degree from the University of 
Florida, as well as a JD from the University of Alabama.
   After a civilian break in service, Jim rejoined the Alabama Army 
National Guard in 2004, serving as a Staff Judge Advocate with 62nd 
Troop Command, Montgomery, Alabama. During Jim's time in the Alabama 
Army National Guard, he served three tours of duty in support of 
Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his 
first two tours, in 2006 and 2010, Jim was assigned as a Military 
Intelligence Advisor in Afghanistan, while his final tour was served 
supporting Special Forces in Iraq as part of 1st Battalion, 20th 
Special Forces Group, Huntsville, Alabama. In total, Jim served our 
Nation for more than 16 years with honor and distinction, earning 
numerous awards including: two Meritorious Service Medals, two Army 
Commendation Medals, Army Combat Action Badge, Afghan Campaign Medal 
with the number 2, and the Iraq Campaign Medal.
   In addition to his meritorious service as part of our Nation's Armed 
Forces, Jim also had a successful career as an attorney in the firm of 
Capell and Howard in Montgomery, Alabama, and he was a loving and 
devoted family man.
   To some Jim Grant will be remembered as a patriot and veteran, to 
others as a first-class attorney committed to our constitutional 
justice system, to his family and friends he will be forever be 
remembered as a husband, father and grandfather.
   Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to recognize the life of Jim Bruce Grant, Jr. My wife Vicki 
and I extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to his wife, 
Jennifer; daughters, Amanda and Alicen; grandson, George; sisters, 
Janie and Diane; and the entire Grant family.

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