[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Pages 14073-14074]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a young 
man from Iowa who lost his life in service to his country. On Monday, 
May 26, 2003, Private Kenneth Nalley was killed in a tragic accident on 
a road in Iraq.

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Kenny was only 19 years old. As the town of Hamburg, Iowa mourns the 
loss of one of its sons, I know I join many of my fellow Iowans in 
extending my prayers and sympathy to Kenny's family. Private Nalley is 
the third soldier from Iowa to be killed since the start of Operation 
Iraqi Freedom. His death reminds us that a great many American men and 
women are still putting themselves in harm's way every day in answer to 
their country's call. Kenny joined the Army right out of high school in 
order to gain experience and further his prospects for a career in law 
enforcement. Like all who serve in our armed forces, he knew that meant 
he might be asked to risk his life to defend American interests. I 
salute Kenny Nalley's sense of public service, and I honor his 
sacrifice today. The announcement I received from the Army regarding 
his death said it best. It reads ``Pvt. Nalley epitomizes the best of 
our country--a brave soldier-- who exhibited courage, selfless service, 
and honor in abundance. His ultimate sacrifice has contributed 
immeasurably to the freedom and security of both Iraq and the world.'' 
I ask that all my colleagues in the Senate remember Kenny Nalley today, 
and all those who have given their lives in the service of our great 
Nation.

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