[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 3]
[House]
[Pages 4158-4159]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING SERGEANT ANTON HIETT

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Davis of Kentucky). Under a previous 
order of the House, the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) is 
recognized for 5 minutes.
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today to 
express the heartfelt condolences of a grateful Nation and to honor the 
life of Sergeant Anton Hiett of Mount Airy, North Carolina. Sergeant 
Hiett passed away on March 12, 2006, while serving in Afghanistan.
  Sergeant Hiett served our country as a U.S. Army Reserve combat 
medic. His strong patriotism and desire to do what was right led him to 
join the military after graduating from North Surry High School. He 
began his career as an infantryman, but later decided that his calling 
was to care for his wounded comrades. Last year, Sergeant Hiett 
volunteered to go to Afghanistan because he felt compelled to help his 
country at war.

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  Sergeant Hiett was a loving husband, father, son and brother. His 
friends describe him as someone ``having a big heart and always going 
the extra mile to help others.''
  He leaves behind his wife, Misty Hiett, his 2-year-old daughter, Kyra 
Hiett, his parents, George and Angela Hiett, and three siblings. May 
God bless and comfort them during this very difficult time.
  We owe this brave soldier and his family a tremendous debt of 
gratitude for his selfless service and sacrifice. Our country could not 
maintain its freedom and security without heroes like Sergeant Hiett 
who made the ultimate sacrifice. Americans as well as Afghanis owe 
their liberty to Sergeant Hiett and his fallen comrades who came before 
him.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the life of Sergeant Anton 
Hiett.

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