[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9513]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    TRIBUTE TO PFC BAMBI D. CHASTAIN

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 24, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to ask Congress to 
join me in honoring the memory of one of our young soldiers. On May 15, 
2001, PFC Bambi D. Chastain passed away at the age of 21. Bambi was an 
exemplary soldier and a wonderful daughter, sister and friend. She 
worked hard at her job and took great pride in being a soldier. 
Although her family and friends will miss her, her memory will live on 
in those who loved her. Bambi died while on duty in the field training. 
To her, duty came first.
  Bambi was born August 22, 1980 in San Diego, California. She attended 
Central High School, where she graduated in 1999. In August of that 
same year she joined the United States Army. She attended the Advanced 
Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. After she finished AIT, 
Bambi was assigned to Charlie Company, 15th Forward Support Battalion, 
First Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. In March of 2000 she began 
training for a rotation at the National Training Center as part of the 
Quick Reaction Force. During her time with AIT she was awarded the MOS 
91B10 Combat Medic and was posthumously awarded the Good Conduct Medal 
and the Army Commendation Medal.
  Bambi moved to Grand Junction to live with Dave and Verna Murphy, 
which would become her new family. Recently she visited a group of 
foster kids in California, to offer hope and to let them know if you 
join the Army you get a whole new family to love and care for you.
  Mr. Speaker, PFC Bambi Chastain displayed great professionalism and 
selfless service while serving her country. She put herself second 
chair to her duty. She is a role model for everyone that knew her. For 
that Mr. Speaker, she deserves and has earned the thanks and praise of 
Congress.

                          ____________________