[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 18] [Senate] [Pages 22989-22990] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES Captain Jason Hamill Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to CPT Jason Hamill, U.S. Army, 31, who grew up in Salem, CT. Nearing the completion of a year-long tour in Bagdad, serving with E Company, 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, TX, Captain Hamill died of injuries sustained when his military vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. Known for his sense of humor and as a bit of a mischief maker, he was a proud family man. He followed in his father's footsteps serving in the military with a deep, strong sense of purpose and belief in what he was doing. Prior to entering the Army, Captain Hamill was a member of ROTC at the University of Connecticut earning the respect of his fellow members and classmates, as well as his engineering degree. He lived as a true patriot and defender of our great Nation's principles of freedom and justice serving in Afghanistan and Kosovo in addition to Iraq. Captain Hamill is a true example of the powerful American spirit that permeates this Nation's history. He served as a messenger of high justice and idealism in the best tradition of American principles and patriotism. I am both proud and grateful that we have the kind of fighting force exemplified by Captain Hamill serving in the Persian Gulf--and the strong families back at home sending their love and support. He was a credit to his family, his community, his service, and his country. Our Nation extends its heartfelt condolences to his wife, Karen, who he just married last year, and his parents, Sharon and Richard. We extend our appreciation for sharing this outstanding soldier with us, and we offer our prayers and support. You may be justifiably proud of his contributions which extend above and beyond the normal call of duty. Corporal Adam A. Galvez, Usmc Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, today I rise in solemn tribute to CPL Adam A. Galvez of the Marines who gave his life in the service of his country during the global war on terrorism. Over the past few weeks, I have had a chance to talk with Adam's mother Amy and his father Tony. They are wonderful people who are truly proud of their son. In speaking with them, I quickly learned just what a hero Adam was. A lot of people use that word ``hero'' today without thinking about what it really means. I like to define it as an individual doing extraordinary things that serve the greater good. Adam's actions clearly fit the bill. For example, I understand that a month before his death, Adam was wounded while outside a building with several fellow marines after a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device. The explosion caused the building to collapse. Yet, instead of tending to his own wounds, Adam, began to dig, while under fire, for his fellow marines trapped in the rubble. That is the mark of a true hero. Accordingly, I am proud to say that the Salt Lake City Council unanimously voted to name a street in my hometown the ``Adam Galvez Street.'' I cannot think of anything more appropriate. I also want to acknowledge East High School sophomore Junior Cruz, who as part of his Eagle Scout project came up with the idea of ``Adam Galvez Street'' and saw it through to its fruition. I am blessed to live in a great State in the greatest country in the world. When I learn about the lives of young heroes such as Adam Galvez, I am reminded that our true greatness lies in the sacrifice of such noble and brave service members. Private First Class Daniel G. Dolan, Usa Mr. President, on this the 65th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, I rise to pay tribute to a young American who gave his life to ensure that our nation will never be attacked again. That young man's name was PFC Daniel G. Dolan. Just 1 month before his 19th birthday, Private First Class Dolan joined [[Page 22990]] the Army during a time of war. No doubt due to his professionalism, Private First Class Dolan was assigned to the 3rd Brigade of the 2nd Infantry Division which, of course, is the elite 1st Stryker Brigade. This professionalism was also recognized when he was awarded, posthumously, the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge. We, as a nation, are truly blessed to have such young men and women who are willing to serve. Private First Class Dolan's life was short, but from what I have read it was full. I understand that he was an avid hockey player and fan who played for Roy High School and was part of an amateur hockey association. I also been told that standing up for what is right is something that Private First Class Dolan did since childhood, standing up for his little sister and the other children in the neighborhood. Most of all he was a wonderful son to his parents Tim and Fay Dolan. I believe that his sister Michelle said it best: ``Everyone was proud of him. He just wanted to serve his country, to be there for his country . . . I think he was scared when he went to Iraq, but he really wanted to go and serve us all.'' Such words can only describe a hero. Second Lieutenant Scott B. Lundell, Usng Mr. President, today I rise to pay tribute to a true American hero, 2LT Scott B. Lundell. Such a description is appropriate to describe Lieutenant Lundell, who was killed in an ambush while training an Afghan Army patrol in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan. Lieutenant Lundell was by all accounts a first-rate officer. He had risen through the ranks, first enlisting in 2004 at the age of 32 in the Utah National Guard's 19th Special Forces Group and then graduating from Officer Candidate School. Lieutenant Lundell truly felt a calling to serve, especially after the events of September 11, 2001. I have read that his wife Jeanine remembers that he was not satisfied supporting the war from home but wanted to make a difference overseas, so much so that he did not wait for the next deployment of his unit. Instead he volunteered for his final assignment, training the Afghan military. Upon learning of his passing, Lieutenant Lundell's brother-in-law said, ``He did not die doing what he loved--he died doing what he felt passionately about.'' Lieutenant Lundell believed in the righteousness of cause so much that when the youngest of his four children was born he named her Liberty. I am humbled that I had the honor to represent such a patriot in this august body. Major Marta Maltby, Usar Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to MAJ Marta Maltby, who died of natural causes during her deployment with the 328th Combat Support Hospital at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. This was the second time this intensive care nurse had deployed overseas during a time of war to care for our Nation's wounded. Major Maltby also deployed with the 328th during Operation Deseret Storm. Accordingly, she was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Recently, I was able to spend some time with Major Maltby's mother, during an Army Reserve ceremony that, in part, honored the major. I deeply appreciated this opportunity because I was able to learn just how caring and remarkable a person Marta was, as a daughter, wife, and as mother to two grown children. As I said at that ceremony, Major Maltby, and the rest of her unit, took a glimmer of hope and made survival and recovery a reality for hundreds of our servicemembers. These are also words that describe a true hero. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Maltby family during their time of grieving. May they find solace in knowing that the country appreciates the selfless dedication of their wife, daughter and mother, MAJ Marta Maltby. ____________________