[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Pages 12824-12826]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES

  Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, another 8 months have passed, and more 
American troops have lost their lives overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. 
I wish to honor their service and sacrifice by including their names in 
the Congressional Record.
  Since I last included the names of our fallen troops on November 2, 
2009, the Pentagon has announced the deaths of 313 troops in Iraq and 
in Operation Enduring Freedom, which includes Afghanistan. They will 
not be forgotten, and today I submit their names into the Record:

       SSG Jesse W. Ainsworth, of Dayton, TX; SGT Donald R. 
     Edgerton, of Murphy, NC; SPC Joseph W. Dimock II, of 
     Wildwood, IL; SPC Robert W. Crow, of Kansas City, MO; PFC 
     Anthony W. Simmons, of Tallahassee, FL; PFC Michael S. 
     Pridham, of Louisville, KY; SPC Roger Lee, of Monterey, CA; 
     SSG Marc A. Arizmendez, of Anaheim, CA; SPC Jerod H. Osborne, 
     of Royse City, TX; SPC Keenan A. Cooper, of Wahpeton, ND; PFC 
     Jacob A. Dennis, of Powder Springs, GA; SGT Andrew J. 
     Creighton, of Laurel, DE; SSG Christopher F. Cabacoy, of 
     Virginia Beach, VA; PFC Edwin C. Wood, of Omaha, NE; SGT 
     Jordan E. Tuttle, of West Monroe, LA; PFC David Jefferson, of 
     Philadelphia, PA; SPC Clayton D. McGarrah, of Harrison, AR; 
     SPC Louis R. Fastuca, of West Chester, PA; Capt. David A. 
     Wisniewski, of Moville, IA; PFC Ryan J. Grady, of Bristow, 
     OK.
       SGT Johnny W. Lumpkin, of Columbus, GA; SPC Morganne M. 
     McBeth, of Fredricksburg, VA; SFC Kristopher D. Chapleau, of 
     LaGrange, KY; Cpl Larry D. Harris Jr., of Thornton, CO; SPC 
     Matthew R. Hennigan, of Las Vegas, NV; SSG Brandon M. Silk, 
     of Orono, ME; SGT David W. Thomas, of St. Petersburg, FL; SSG 
     Eric B. Shaw, of Exeter, ME; SGT David A. Holmes, of 
     Tennille, GA; PFC Bryant J. Haynes, of Epps, LA; SGT John M. 
     Rogers, of Scottsdale, AZ; PFC Robert K. L. Repkie, of 
     Knoxville, TN; LCpl William T. Richards, of Trenton, GA; PFC 
     Russell E. Madden, of Dayton, KY; Cpl Daane A. Deboer, of 
     Ludington, MI; SPC Jared C. Plunk, of Stillwater, OK; SPC 
     Blair D. Thompson, of Rome, NY; Sgt Joseph D. Caskey, of 
     Pittsburgh, PA; SSG Edwardo Loredo, of Houston, TX; 1SG 
     Robert N. Barton, of Roxie, MS.
       SPC Russell E. Madden, of Dayton, KY; PFC Anthony T. 
     Justesen, of Wilsonville, OR; Cpl Joshua R. Dumaw, of Spokane 
     Valley, WA; Cpl Kevin A. Cueto, of San Jose, CA; Cpl Claudio 
     Patino IV, of Yorba Linda, CA; SGT Andrew R. Looney, of 
     Owasso, OK; PFC David T. Miller, of Wilton, NY; 1SG Eddie 
     Turner, of Fort Belvoir, VA; SPC Jacob P. Dohrenwend, of 
     Milford, OH; LCpl Timothy G. Serwinowski, of North Tonawanda, 
     NY; SPC Scott A. Andrews, of Fall River, MA; SSG James P. 
     Hunter, of South Amherst, OH; PFC Benjamin J. Park, of 
     Fairfax Station, VA; SPC Nathan W. Cox, of Fremont, CA; PFC 
     Gunnar R. Hotchkin, of Naperville, IL; SPC Joseph D. Johnson, 
     of Flint, MI; CPT Michael P. Cassidy, of Simpsonville, SC; SN 
     William Ortega, of Miami, FL; SPC Benjamin D. Osborn, of 
     Queensbury, NY; LCpl Michael C. Bailey, of Park Hills, MO.
       Cpl Jeffrey R. Standfest, of St. Clair, MI; SPC Blaine E. 
     Redding, of Plattsmouth, NE; SPC Charles S. Jirtle, of 
     Lawton, OK; SPC Matthew R. Catlett, of Houston, TX; SGT 
     Joshua A. Lukeala, of Yigo, GU; SPC Christopher W. Opat, of 
     Spencer, IA; SPC Brian M. Anderson, of Harrisonburg, VA; SGT 
     Mario Rodriguez, of Smithville, TX; SPC Christian M. Adams, 
     of Sierra Vista, AZ; CPL William C. Yauch, of Batesville, AR; 
     SGT Israel P. Obryan, of Newbern, TN; SSG Bryan A. Hoover, of 
     West Elizabeth, PA; SFC Robert J. Fike, of Conneautville, PA; 
     LCpl Gavin R. Brummund, of Arnold, CA; LCpl Michael G. Plank, 
     of Cameron Mills, NY; SrA Benjamin D. White, of Erwin, TN; 
     SSgt David C. Smith, of Eight Mile, AL; 1st Lt. Joel C. 
     Gentz, of Grass Lake, MI; SSgt Michael P. Flores, of San 
     Antonio, TX; SGT Erick J. Klusacek, of Calcium, NY.
       Sgt Zachary J. Walters, of Palm Coast, FL; Sgt Derek L. 
     Shanfield, of Hastings, PA; SGT Steve M. Theobald, of Goose 
     Creek, SC; SPC Brendan P. Neenan, of Enterprise, AL; Sgt John 
     K. Rankel, of Speedway, IN; 2LT Michael E. McGahan, of 
     Orlando, FL; Cpl Donald M. Marler, of St. Louis, MO; LCpl 
     Derek Hernandez, of Edinburg, TX; Sgt Brandon C. Bury, of 
     Kingwood, TX; 1LT Joseph J. Theinert, of Sag Harbor, NY; PVT 
     Francisco J. Guardado-Ramirez, of Sunland Park, NM; SPC 
     Jonathan K. Peney, of Marietta, GA; PFC Alvaro R. Regalado 
     Sessarego, of Virginia Beach, VA; PFC Jake W. Suter, of Los 
     Angeles, CA; LCpl Anthony A. Dilisio, of Macomb, MI; Cpl 
     Jacob C. Leicht, of College Station, TX; SGT Edwin Rivera, of 
     Waterford, CT; MAJ Ronald W. Culver Jr., of Shreveport, LA; 
     PFC Christopher R. Barton, of Concord, NC; SSG Amilcar H. 
     Gonzalez, of Miami, FL.
       SPC Stanley J. Sokolowski III, of Ocean, NJ; PFC Jason D. 
     Fingar, of Columbia, MO; LCpl Philip P. Clark, of 
     Gainesville, FL; PFC Billy G. Anderson, of Alexandria, TN; 
     SSG Shane S. Barnard, of Desmet, SD; LCpl Patrick Xavier Jr., 
     of Pembroke Pines, FL; SPC Joshua A. Tomlinson, of Dubberly, 
     LA; SSgt Richard J. Tieman, of Waynesboro, PA; LTC Thomas P. 
     Belkofer, of Perrysburg, OH; LTC Paul R. Bartz, of Waterloo, 
     WI; COL John M. McHugh, of West Caldwell, NJ; SSgt Adam L. 
     Perkins, of Antelope, CA; Cpl Nicholas D. Paradarodriguez, of 
     Stafford, VA; PO3 Zarian Wood, of Houston, TX; SGT Denis D. 
     Kisseloff, of Saint Charles, MO; Sgt Joshua D. Desforges, of 
     Ludlow, MA; Sgt Donald J. Lamar II, of Fredericksburg, VA; 
     Sgt Kenneth B. May, Jr., of Kilgore, TX; Cpl Jeffrey W. 
     Johnson, of Tomball, TX; SPC Jeremy L. Brown, of McMinnville, 
     TN.
       Cpl Kurt S. Shea, of Frederick, MD; CPT Kyle A. Comfort, of 
     Jacksonville, AL; LCpl Christopher Rangel, of San Antonio, 
     TX; LCpl Joshua M. Davis, of Perry, IA; SSG Esau S.A. 
     Gonzales, of White Deer, TX; LCpl Richard R. Penny, of 
     Fayetteville, AK; SPC Wade A. Slack, of Waterville, ME; SPC 
     Eric M. Finniginam, of Colonia, FM; 1st Lt. Brandon A. 
     Barrett, of Marion, IN; MSG Mark W. Coleman, of Centerville, 
     WA; SGT Ralph Mena, of Hutchinson, KS; A1C Austin H. Gates 
     Benson, of Hellertown, PA; SGT Anthony O. Magee, of 
     Hattiesburg, MS; 1LT Salvatore S. Corma, of Wenonah, NJ; SGT 
     Nathan P. Kennedy, of Claysville, PA; SGT Keith A. Coe, of 
     Auburndale, FL; SGT Grant A. Wichmann, of Golden, CO; LCpl 
     Thomas E. Rivers, Jr., of Birmingham, AL; SGT Jason A. 
     Santora, of Farmingville, NY; SGT Ronald A. Kubik, of 
     Brielle, NJ.
       SSG Christopher D. Worrell, of Virginia Beach, VA; CSM John 
     K. Laborde, of Waterloo, IA; SGT Robert J. Barrett, of Fall 
     River, MA; PFC Charlie C. Antonio, of Kahului, HI; SSG James 
     R. Patton, of Fort Benning, GA; SGT Michael K. Ingram, Jr., 
     of Monroe, MI; SGT Randolph A. Sigley, of Richmond, KY; PFC 
     Jonathon D. Hall, of Chattanooga, TN; CPL Michael D. 
     Jankiewicz, of Ramsey, NJ; SPC Joseph T. Caron, of Tacoma, 
     WA; SGT Sean M. Durkin, of Aurora, CO; SGT Roberto E. Diaz 
     Borio, of San Juan, PR; PFC William A. Blount, of Petal, MS; 
     1LT Robert W. Collins, of Tyrone, GA; SMSgt James B. Lackey, 
     of Green Clove Springs, FL; Maj. Randell D. Voas, of 
     Lakeville, MN; SGT Kurt E. Kruize, of Hancock, MN; LCpl 
     Curtis M. Swenson, of Rochester, MN; SSG Scott W. Brunkhorst, 
     of Fayetteville, NC; Sgt Frank J. World, of Buffalo, NY.
       LCpl Tyler O. Griffin, of Voluntown, CT; LT Miroslav 
     Zilberman, of Columbus, OH; PFC Raymond N. Pacleb, of 
     Honolulu, HI; SPC James L. Miller, of Yakima, WA; LCpl Randy 
     M. Heck, of Steubenville, OH; LCpl Jacob A. Ross, of 
     Gillette, WY; LCpl Rick J. Centanni, of Yorba Linda, CA; 
     SgtMaj Robert J. Cottle, of Whittier, CA; SFC Carlos M. 
     Santos-Silva, of Clarksville, TN; LCpl Justin J. Wilson, of 
     Palm City, FL; SPC Robert M. Rieckhoff, of Kenosha, WI; CPO 
     Adam Brown, of Hot Springs, AR; SGT Joel D. Clarkson, of 
     Fairbanks, AK; GySgt Robert L. Gilbert II, of Richfield, OH; 
     SSG Richard J. Jordan, of Tyler, TX; SPC Steven J. Bishop, of 
     Christiansburg, VA; SFC Glen J. Whetten, of Mesa, AZ; PFC 
     Erin L. McLyman, of Federal Way, WA; Cpl Jonathan D. Porto, 
     of Largo, FL; LCpl Garrett W. Gamble, of Sugarland, TX.
       PFC Jason M. Kropat, of White Lake, NY; SGT Jonathan J. 
     Richardson, of Bald Knob, AR; PVT Nicholas S. Cook, of Hungry 
     Horse, MT; SPC Lakeshia M. Bailey, of Columbus, GA; SGT Aaron 
     M. Arthur, of Lake City, SC; SPC Alan N. Dikcis, of Niagara 
     Falls, NY; SGT Anthony A. Paci, of Rockville, MD; LCpl Nigel 
     K. Olsen, of Orem, UT; SGT Vincent L.C. Owens, of Fort Smith, 
     AR; LCpl Carlos A. Aragon, of Orem, UT; SPC Ian T.D. Gelig, 
     of Stevenson Ranch, CA; SPC Matthew D. Huston, of Athens, GA; 
     SPC Josiah D. Crumpler, of Hillsborough, NC; SSG William S. 
     Ricketts, of Corinth, MS; SGT William C. Spencer, of Tacoma, 
     WA; CPL Daniel T. O'Leary, of Youngsville, NC; SGT Marcos 
     Gorra, of North Bergen, NJ; CW2 Billie J. Grinder, of 
     Gallatin, TN; CPT Marcus R. Alford, of Knoxville, TN; PFC JR 
     Salvacion, of Ewa Beach, HI.

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       LCpl Eric L. Ward, of Redmond, WA; LCpl Matthias N. Hanson, 
     of Buffalo, KY; SSG Michael David P. Cardenaz, of Corona, CA; 
     SSgt Christopher W. Eckard, of Hickory, NC; LCpl Adam D. 
     Peak, of Florence, KY; Cpl Gregory S. Stultz, of Brazil, IN; 
     LCpl Joshua H. Birchfield, of Westville, IN; Sgt Jeremy R. 
     McQueary, of Columbus, IN; LCpl Kielin T. Dunn, of 
     Chesapeake, VA; LCpl Larry M. Johnson, of Scranton, PA; PFC 
     Kyle J. Coutu, of Providence, RI; PFC Charles A. Williams, of 
     Fair Oaks, CA; PFC Eric D. Currier, of Londonderry, NH; LCpl 
     Alejandro J. Yazzie, of Rock Point, AZ; SPC Bobby J. Pagan, 
     of Austin, TX; SGT Jeremiah T. Wittman, of Darby, MT; SSG 
     John A. Reiners, of Lakeland, FL; PO1 Sean L. Caughman, of 
     Fort Worth, TX; LCpl Noah M. Pier, of Charlotte, NC; PFC 
     Jason H. Estopinal, of Dallas, GA.
       Cpl Jacob H. Turbett, of Canton, MI; PFC Adriana Alvarez, 
     of San Benito, TX; SGT Adam J. Ray, of Louisville, KY; SGT 
     Dillon B. Foxx, of Traverse City, MI; SSG Mark A. Stets, of 
     El Cajon, CA; SFC Matthew S. Sluss-Tiller, of Callettsburg, 
     KY; SFC David J. Hartman, of Okinawa, Japan; PFC Zachary G. 
     Lovejoy, of Albuquerque, NM; CPT Daniel Whitten, of Grimes, 
     IA; SSG Rusty H. Christian, of Greenville, TN; LCpl Michael 
     L. Freeman Jr., of Fayetteville, PA; SPC Marc P. Decoteau, of 
     Waterville Valley, NH; CPT David J. Thompson, of Hooker, OK; 
     Sgt David J. Smith, of Frederick, MD; PFC Scott G. Barnett, 
     of Concord, CA; SGT Carlos E. Gill, of Fayetteville, NC; LCpl 
     Zachary D. Smith, of Hornell, NY; LCpl Timothy J. Poole, of 
     Bowling Green, KY; Sgt Daniel M. Angus, of Thonotosassa, FL; 
     LCpl Jeremy M. Kane, of Towson, MD.
       PO2 Xin Qi, of Cordova, TN; PFC Gifford E. Hurt, of 
     Yonkers, NY; SSG Thaddeus S. Montgomery II, of West 
     Yellowstone, MT; CPT Paul Pena, of San Marcos, TX; SFC 
     Michael P. Shannon, of Canadensis, PA; TSgt Adam K. Ginett, 
     of Knightdale, NC; SPC Robert Donevski, of Sun City, AZ; SSG 
     Anton R. Phillips, of Inglewood, CA; PFC Geoffrey A. 
     Whitsitt, of Taylors, SC; SSG Daniel D. Merriweather, of 
     Collierville, TN; SGT Lucas T. Beachnaw, of Lowell, MI; Sgt 
     Christopher R. Hrbek, of Westwood, NJ; SPC Kyle J. Wright, of 
     Romeoville, IL; Cpl Nicholas K. Uzenski, of Tomball, TX; Cpl 
     Jamie R. Lowe, of Johnsonville, IL; SSgt Matthew N. Ingham, 
     of Altoona, PA; PFC Michael R. Jarrett, of North Platte, NE; 
     LCpl Jacob A. Meinert, of Fort Atkinson, WI; LCpl Mark D. 
     Juarez, of San Antonio, TX; SFC Jason O. B. Hickman, of 
     Kingsport, TN.
       SPC David A. Croft Jr., of Plant City, FL; PFC John P. 
     Dion, of Shattuck, OK; SPC Brian R. Bowman, of 
     Crawfordsville, IN; SGT Joshua A. Lengstorf, of Yoncalla, OR; 
     SrA Bradley R. Smith, of Troy, IL; SPC Brushaun X. Anderson, 
     of Columbus, GA; SSG Ronald J. Spino, of Waterbury, CT; SPC 
     Jason M. Johnston, of Albion, NY; SSG David H. Gutierrez, of 
     San Francisco, CA; LCpl Omar G. Roebuck, of Moreno Valley, 
     CA; SGT Albert D. Ware, of Chicago, IL; PFC Serge Kropov, of 
     Hawley, PA; TSgt Anthony C. Campbell Jr., of Florence, KY; 
     PVT Jhanner A. Tello, of Los Angeles, CA; PFC Jaiciae L. 
     Pauley, of Austell, GA; Sgt Ralph Anthony Webb Freitas, of 
     Detroit, MI; SSG Dennis J. Hansen, of Panama City, FL; Cpl 
     Xhacob Latorre, of Waterbury, CT; SGT Elijah J. Rao, of Lake 
     Oswego, OR; SGT Kenneth R. Nichols Jr., of Chrisman, IL.
       LCpl Jonathan A. Taylor, of Jacksonville, FL; PFC Derrick 
     D. Gwaltney, of Cape Coral, FL; SGT Brandon T. Islip, of 
     Richmond, VA; PO3 David M. Mudge, of Sutherlin, OR; PFC 
     Michael A. Rogers, of White Sulphur Springs, MT; SGT Jason A. 
     McLeod, of Crystal Lake, IL; SSG Matthew A. Pucino, of 
     Cockeysville, MD; PFC Marcus A. Tynes, of Moreno Valley, CA; 
     SGT James M. Nolen, of Alvin, TX; SGT Briand T. Williams, of 
     Sparks, GA; LCpl Nicholas J. Hand, of Kansas City, MO; SGT 
     Daniel A. Frazier, of Saint Joseph, MI; SSG John J. Cleaver, 
     of Marysville, WA; PO2 Brian M. Patton, of Freeport, IL; SPC 
     Joseph M. Lewis, of Terrell, TX; SSG Ryan L. Zorn, of Upton, 
     WY; SGT Benjamin W. Sherman, of Plymouth, MA; SPC Christopher 
     J. Coffland, of Baltimore, MD; Cpl Shawn P. Hefner, of Hico, 
     TX; SSgt Stephen L. Murphy, of Jaffery, NH.
       LCpl Justin J. Swanson, of Anaheim, CA; CW2 Earl R. Scott 
     III, of Jacksonville, FL; CW2 Mathew C. Heffelfinger of 
     Kimberly, ID; Sgt Charles I. Cartwright, of Union Bridge, MD; 
     SPC Gary L. Gooch Jr., of Ocala, FL; SPC Aaron S. Aamot, of 
     Custer, WA; SPC Tony Carrasco Jr., of Berino, NM; SSG Amy C. 
     Tirador, of Albany, NY; SPC Julian L. Berisford, of Benwood, 
     WV; SPC David A. Croft Jr., of Plant City, FL; Sgt Cesar B. 
     Ruiz, of San Antonio, TX; SPC Jonathon M. Sylvestre, of 
     Colorado Springs, CO; SPC Christopher M. Cooper, of 
     Oceanside, CA.

  We cannot forget these men and women and their great sacrifice. These 
brave individuals left behind parents, spouses, children, siblings, and 
friends. We want them to know this country pledges to preserve the 
memory of our fallen soldiers who gave their lives for our country.


                   Private First Class Edwin C. Wood

  Mr. NELSON of Nebraska. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Private 
First Class Edwin C. Wood of Omaha, NE.
  Private First Class Wood was an ``All-American kid,'' who dreamed of 
one day serving his country. That opportunity came in October 2009 when 
he enlisted in the U.S. Army and became a cavalry scout for the 1st 
Squadron, 71st Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 10th 
Mountain Division, based in Fort Drum, NY.
  A graduate of Omaha North High School, Private First Class Wood, 
better known as Eddie or Freckles, spent his time growing up as a 
member of the Boy Scouts and Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps a 
military re-enactor and a junior counselor at YMCA Camp Pokamoke in 
Crescent, IA. He was a role model to all who knew him.
  Private First Class Wood had just gotten back to Afghanistan, after 
being home on leave in June, when the truck he was driving on July 5, 
2010, was hit by an improvised explosive device. The explosion took 
this brave young man's life, along with that of another soldier, SSG 
Christopher F. Cabacoy.
  Although he was only in the service for a short time, Private First 
Class Wood's awards and decorations include the Army Good Conduct 
Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, 
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Combat Action Badge.
  PFC Edwin C. Wood served his country honorably and made the ultimate 
sacrifice for his fellow Americans. His courageous choice to protect 
his country and help the people of Afghanistan achieve peace and 
security represents all that we can be proud of in our armed forces. I 
know I join all Nebraskans in grieving the loss of Private Wood; he 
will be remembered for the selfless hero he was. Private First Class 
Wood's family and friends remain in our thoughts and prayers.


                          Corporal Todd Nicely

  Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise today to honor U.S. Marine Cpl Todd 
Nicely, of Arnold, MO--a true American hero.
  Corporal Nicely is greatly admired by his fellow marines--and when 
you hear his story you will admire him too.
  As a marine, Corporal Nicely brought the fight to the terrorists in 
Afghanistan, so our families in Missouri and across the Nation could 
live in peace and security.
  But what makes Corporal Nicely an American hero is not only his 
leadership on the battlefield but also his leadership here at home.
  On March 26, 2010, Corporal Nicely and his fellow marines were on a 
foot patrol in Helmand province--one of the most dangerous regions in 
Afghanistan--when he stepped on an improvised explosive device, 
triggering a devastating explosion. When Corporal Nicely woke up, he 
realized that all four of his limbs were lost in the blast.
  Instead of defeat, however, Corporal Nicely faced his injuries with 
the same warrior spirit he showed on the battlefield. This brave marine 
has astounded many with his swift progress--evidence of his unwavering 
spirit and courage among overwhelming odds. Corporal Nicely remains one 
of the few surviving quadruple amputees from the war in Iraq and 
Afghanistan.
  At Bethesda Naval Hospital and Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 
Corporal Nicely has endured--and surpassed--these odds with the love 
and support of his lovely wife Crystal, who also served her country as 
a marine. His story, courage and unwavering service make me proud to be 
an American. Our prayers and thoughts are with Corporal Nicely and his 
family, and I ask unanimous consent that this poem--penned in honor of 
this great American, by Bert Caswell--be printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

                            More, Than a Man

     More. . . .
     More, Than!
     More, Than A Man!
     As once Nicely, you so ran!
     Like a deer . . .
     As once you stood. . . .
     So Strong and Proud, as you so would!
     For all that was right, and good!

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     As to greatness, your fine heart so ran. . . .
     As a United States Marine, as upon battlefields of honor seen 
           . . .
     Burning Bold, Burning Bright . . . as into that darkness, 
           bringing your light!
     As all of your Brother's hearts, you'd ignite! Oh how you so 
           gleamed!
     As there you so led, while gently holding your Brothers In 
           Arms . . . as they died and bled!
     Until that moment . . . when it all so changed . . .
     As you awoke, as the tears running down your most heroic eyes 
           so spoke!
     So spoke, of all your loss and pain . . . and yet somehow 
           inside of you, still hope remained!
     Todd, Nicely done!
     As you knew things would never be 
           the same . . .
     As when, all in that moment you'd became!
     More, Than A Man!
     As when you so chose to rise, and get up . . . and run once 
           again!
     But, now at greater speeds!
     With but your fine heart and soul, you United States Marine . 
           . . to lead!
     While all along, held in our Lord's arms . . . as your new 
           battle so convened!
     For some, are placed on this earth!
     To bless us all, all in their courage and fine worth!
     Such Angels, by our Lord God . . . to show us all what so 
           comes first!
     To Teach Us! To Beseech Us!
     To all our hearts and souls, To So Reach Us!
     For there is no Missouri Compromise, in this Marine!
     Uhraaah Jar Head because you've got mountains to climb . . . 
           dreams to dream!
     As now high above all of us, you are so seen!
     As your gait has gotten stronger . . .
     And you stride so much more faster, and so much longer . . .
     As you've become stronger, in your faith that belongs here . 
           . . as the days have gotten longer!
     As you've become, More, Than A Man!
     With but your divine acceptance and grace, as you have put 
           such tears upon our face!
     How can such strength be explained?
     As it's clear, yea Marine . . . You Are More Than A Man!
     Showing us all, that arms and legs we all need!
     But, we can survive . . . but without a heart, we will so 
           surely die!
     And if I could, but have a Son . . . as bright as you, this 
           one!
     Then, what a gift to this our world . . . I would leave!
     For in the night as you sleep, our Lord's tears from Heaven 
           fall upon you to so keep!
     To so keep you safe and strong, for your life is like a song!
     To lift us all up where we belong!
     I ask, could we but have such the strength like you, and your 
           family for how you stand!
     And one fine day, as when up in Heaven you all so meet . . . 
           our Lord will 
           repeat . . .
     ``Uhraaah Marine, you've been promoted to an Angel so very 
           sweet . . . Nicely Done!''
     For in Heaven you need not arms and legs, we need Marines 
           like you . . . to evil to defeat!
     Men like you, Who are More Than A Man!


                     Specialist Clayton D. McGarrah

  Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today I honor SPC Clayton D. McGarrah, 
20, of Harrison, who died July 4, 2010, in Arghandab, Afghanistan, in 
support of Operation Enduring Freedom. According to initial reports, 
Specialist McGarrah died of injuries sustained when an improvised 
explosive device detonated near his dismounted patrol, followed by 
small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire.
  As Arkansans and Americans gathered together to celebrate our 
freedom, SPC Clayton D. McGarrah made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf 
of our Nation. My heart goes out to his family for their loss. Along 
with all Arkansans, I am grateful for Specialist McGarrah's service and 
for the service and sacrifice of all of our military servicemembers and 
their families. I am committed to ensuring they have the full support 
they need and deserve. Our grateful Nation will not forget them when 
their military service is complete.
  Specialist McGarrah was assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 508th 
Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC. 
His wife and parents reside in Harrison.
  More than 11,000 Arkansans on Active Duty and more than 10,000 
Arkansas Reservists have served in Iraq or Afghanistan since September 
11, 2001. These men and women have shown tremendous courage and 
perseverance through the most difficult of times.As neighbors, as 
Arkansans, and as Americans, it is incumbent upon us to do everything 
we can to honor their service and to provide for them and their 
families, not only when they are in harm's way but also when they 
return home. It is the least we can do for those whom we owe so much.

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