[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 24303]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF SPECIALIST DUSTIN K. McGAUGH

  (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of America's 
bravest, Specialist Dustin McGaugh, who grew up in Springdale, 
Arkansas. Specialist McGaugh was killed in a ``friendly fire'' accident 
in Balad, Iraq, late last week.
  Motivated by a desire to serve and be a part of something important, 
Specialist McGaugh enlisted in the Army prior to the September 11 
attacks and was so intent on becoming a soldier that he completed his 
last 3 weeks of basic training with a broken shinbone.
  Specialist McGaugh put himself in harm's way so that the world could 
be a better place, and he did so in a manner that was an inspiration to 
his fellow soldiers. While in Iraq he told his family that his unit 
often came under fire. However, this did not stop him from doing his 
mission. In fact, it seemed to have encouraged him to reach out to the 
Iraqi people. His fellow soldiers said that, regardless of the dangers, 
Specialist McGaugh could often be found handing out candy to Iraqi 
children.
  Mr. Speaker, Specialist Dustin McGaugh made the ultimate sacrifice 
for his country. He is a true American hero. I ask my colleagues to 
keep Specialist McGaugh's family and friends in their thoughts and 
prayers during these difficult times.

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