[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 957]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN HONOR OF SGT. ZAINAH C. CREAMER

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 26, 2011

  Mr. ROSS of Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a fallen 
hero who was a respected and dedicated officer in the United States 
Army. On January 12, 2011, our state and nation lost a great patriot 
when Sergeant Zainah C. Creamer, aged 28, was killed in the line of 
duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Creamer died in 
Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when an 
improvised explosive device detonated near her unit.
  Sgt. Creamer was born in Texarkana, Texas, and graduated from 
Arkansas High School in Texarkana, Ark., in 2000. Although I never had 
the honor of meeting Sgt. Creamer, it is clear by the outpouring of 
praise from her friends and family that she was a special person who 
deeply loved her country and never hesitated to help those in need. I 
extend my deepest condolences on behalf of all Arkansans to her family, 
friends, colleagues and acquaintances for this devastating loss.
  Sgt. Creamer was assigned to the 212th Military Police Detachment, 
Headquarters Battalion, Fort Belvoir, Va. She was a soldier for more 
than six years and was an Army dog handler serving her second 
deployment with the 2nd Battalion of the 502nd Infantry Regiment.
  With her bravery and dedication to duty, Sgt. Creamer exemplified 
what it meant to be a U.S. soldier; she made this nation and her family 
proud. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family and 
friends during this very difficult time.
  Today, I ask all Members of Congress to join me as we honor the life 
of Army Sergeant Zainah C. Creamer and her legacy, as well as each man 
and woman in our Armed Forces, and all of those in harm's way 
supporting their efforts, who give the ultimate sacrifice in service to 
this great country. We owe them our eternal gratitude.

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