[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21470]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING SGT. TIMOTHY K. GILBOE

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 20, 2011

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Sgt. Timothy 
K. Gilboe on being awarded the Silver Star for his heroic action in 
Afghanistan.
  In 2006, Sgt. Gilboe left his home in Jackman, Maine to serve in the 
Army. After enlisting, Sgt. Gilboe showed outstanding qualities as a 
soldier, earning him membership to the 4th Brigade's Combat Team, 10th 
Mountain Division at Fort Polk. Eventually, he was sent to Afghanistan.
  On April 28th, 2011, insurgents opened fire on Gilboe's platoon, 
wounding the leader and squad leader. Sgt. Gilboe returned fire while 
suppressing the flames that ignited on a comrade's backpack. When an 
insurgent ran towards him with a rifle, an unarmed Sgt. Gilboe 
physically arrested the belligerent, despite gun-shot wounds he had 
sustained to his leg. After a fellow soldier was able to neutralize the 
insurgent, Sgt. Gilboe delayed medical treatment to help secure the 
area and aid his wounded comrades.
  There is no question that that Sgt. Gilboe's actions saved the lives 
of his comrades that day. His remarkable heroism and devotion to his 
fellow soldiers are an inspiration to all that know him or have heard 
his story. Beyond the great honor of the Silver Star, our nation owes 
Sgt. Gilboe our everlasting thanks and appreciation. I am proud and 
greatly humbled to stand here today and honor such an individual.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Sgt. Timothy Gilboe for his 
incredible heroism.

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