[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 27]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 36452]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING CPL TANNER O'LEARY

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                     HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 18, 2007

  Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam Speaker, I want to take this opportunity 
to honor the life of CPL Tanner O'Leary, who died December 9, 2007, 
while serving his country in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 
Afghanistan.
  Tanner, who was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division based in Fort 
Bragg, N.C., graduated from Timber Lake High School in 2003. He joined 
the Army in 2005. He graduated from infantry training in May 2005 and 
airborne school in June 2005.
  The lives of countless people were enormously enhanced by Tanner's 
compassion and service. He represented the best of the United States, 
South Dakota, and the Army. His life continues to inspire all those who 
knew him and many who did not. Our Nation and the State of South Dakota 
are far better places because of his service.
  Today, we remember and honor Tanner's noble service to the United 
States and the ultimate sacrifice he has paid with his life to defend 
our freedoms and foster liberty for others.
  I would like to express my condolences to the family and friends of 
CPL Tanner O'Leary. His commitment to and sacrifice for our country 
will not be forgotten.

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