[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[Senate]
[Page 24192]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                       HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES


                         CORPORAL SCOTT DIMOND

  Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Cpl Scott Dimond of 
Franklin, NH. On Monday, October 13, 2008, Corporal Dimond was 
tragically taken from us when his vehicle struck an improvised 
explosive device and his patrol was engaged in small-arms attack in 
Kandahar, Afghanistan. My deepest sympathy, condolences, and prayers go 
out to Scott's family and loved ones who have suffered this grievous 
loss. At 39 nine years old, Scott will always be remembered as a 
dedicated citizen who consistently put others before himself.
  Scott enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps during his senior year in 
high school but was medically discharged after a serious football 
injury. Still determined to serve his fellow citizens, Scott began a 
career in law enforcement. He served 18 years with the Franklin Police 
Department, retiring in 2006 as a sergeant. Upon his retirement, 
Scott's unwavering determination to serve others remained. He enlisted 
in the New Hampshire National Guard while working toward a degree as a 
registered nurse, enabling Scott to assist others in a new way--the 
health care profession. To any observer, Scott's professional pursuits 
will forever echo selflessness, sacrifice, and patriotism, and for 
that, we are eternally grateful.
  As a member of an embedded tactical training team, there is no doubt 
that Scott's law enforcement background and his willingness to help 
others successfully contributed to the mentoring and strengthening of 
the Afghan army and police force, accelerating the eventual return of 
American military personnel from the battlefield. Consistent with the 
rest of his life, Scott routinely put his country and his fellow 
soldiers before himself. Because of his devotion and sense of duty, the 
safety and liberty of countless Americans is more secure. 
Unquestionably, Scott is a shining example of the highest caliber of 
person that New Hampshire, and this country, can produce. We are 
honored to speak of his contributions, spirit, and dedication. In the 
words of Daniel Webster--``what a man does for others, not what they do 
for him, gives him immortality.'' May God bless Cpl Scott Dimond, his 
family, and all those who are currently serving in uniform.

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