[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 117 (Wednesday, July 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E963]
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 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF FALLEN MISSISSIPPI ARMY STAFF SERGEANT (SSG) 
                           SCOTTIE LEE BRIGHT

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2017

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I am humbled to rise today in 
memory of Army Staff Sergeant (SSG) Scottie Lee Bright who was killed 
on July 5, 2005, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. SSG Bright was killed 
when an improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle 
during patrol operations in Baghdad.
  SSG Bright was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry 
Regiment, Fort Carson, Colorado.
  SSG Bright, a Jackson, Mississippi native, was a 1986 graduate of 
Lanier High School. SSG Bright joined the Army in 1991. His brother 
Willie Bright said SSG Bright loved the Army and especially younger 
soldiers. Willie said his brother was his hero.
  SSG Bright's funeral was held on what would have been his 37th 
birthday. More than 200 people filled the New Ebenezer Baptist Church 
that day. Reverend Dan Day called the event a ``homecoming 
celebration'' because Heaven was SSG Bright's new address. SSG Bright's 
wife, Carolyn, told those in attendance that her husband was a 
wonderful husband and father and loved by his family very much.
  At the funeral, Brigadier General (BG) Robert Crear presented SSG 
Bright's family with military awards including the Bronze Star and 
Purple Heart.
  During the graveside service at Autumn Woods Cemetery, a Mississippi 
Army National Guard honor guard played ``Taps'' He was also given a 21-
gun salute.
  SSG Bright is survived by his wife, Carolyn and their children, 
Breshay Nicole and Scottie Lee Bright, Jr.
  SSG Bright gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we all 
enjoy. His service to our nation will not be forgotten.

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