[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 13601]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER DAVID R. CARTER

  (Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor a 
soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice and laid down his life for our 
freedom: U.S. Army Warrant Officer 4 David R. Carter.
  Chief Warrant Officer Carter dedicated himself to over 24 years of 
military service. As a member of the Colorado Army National Guard, he 
deployed to Afghanistan this summer. On August 6, 2011, he was piloting 
a CH-47 helicopter on a mission to reinforce a unit under attack in 
Wardak province. On that tragic day, he was one of 30 Americans who 
lost their lives when their helicopter was brought down by enemy fire.
  David Carter was regarded as one of the most highly trained aviators 
in Colorado, with multiple combat deployments and over 4,000 flight 
hours. He is also remembered for the tremendous impact he had on his 
family, friends, and community. Friends recall that he was never too 
busy to help out with a problem.
  Chief Warrant Officer David Carter personified the honor and 
selflessness of service as a citizen soldier. His bravery and 
dedication to duty will not be forgotten.
  As a Marine Corps combat veteran, my deepest sympathies go out to his 
family, fellow soldiers, and all who knew him.

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