[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 167 (Tuesday, October 22, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8371]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THREE AMERICAN HEROES KILLED AT FORT STEWART, GEORGIA

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor three 
American heroes who lost their lives this weekend in a training 
accident at Fort Stewart in the First Congressional District of 
Georgia.
  The incident happened at approximately 3:20 a.m. Sunday morning when 
the Bradley Fighting Vehicle they were riding in rolled off a bridge 
and was submerged in a stream. Three soldiers were killed and three 
others were injured.
  The heroes who lost their lives that day were Sergeant First Class 
Bryan Andrew Jenkins of Gainesville, Florida, Private First Class 
Antonio Gilbert Garcia of Peoria, Arizona, and Corporal Thomas Cole 
Walker of Ohio.
  Sergeant First Class Jenkins was born on December 29, 1977, and had 
served in the Army since 2001.
  Corporal Walker was born on August 5, 1997, and had served in the 
Army since 2016.
  Private First Class Garcia was born on August 1, 1998, and had served 
in the Army since 2018.
  This is a tragic and devastating loss for our community and for our 
Nation. These servicemembers gave everything for their Nation, 
including their lives.
  Please join me praying for their family, friends, and the entire 3rd 
ID community.
  The sacrifices of our military families are greater than most of us 
will ever know.
  We also pray for healing for the soldier injured in the incident. 
These men represent the greatest among us.
  It will take time to grapple with this loss, but I know the Fort 
Stewart and 3rd ID communities are strong in their resolve. We are with 
you in this most difficult time.
  I am glad to be joined tonight by my fellow members of the Georgia 
delegation and Representatives from the hometowns of these heroes.
  Please join me in honoring these heroes. I ask that all Members and 
guests in the gallery rise for a moment of silence.

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