[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 4363]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ANDREW HARPER

  (Mr. McKINLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. McKINLEY. Mr. Speaker, this past week, West Virginia experienced 
a tremendous loss. Private First Class Andrew Harper from Maidsville, 
West Virginia, died from injuries he sustained while serving in 
Afghanistan. He represented America with the utmost pride and dignity.
  A graduate from University High School in Morgantown, Private Harper 
was stationed in Kandahar province when he sustained his fatal injuries 
during a noncombat incident.
  The admiration our community felt for this 19-year-old man and his 
service are immense. So many are shocked by the news of Andrew's 
passing. This brave young man was so very promising. There is no 
question that Andrew left a great legacy and his memory should be 
honored.
  My wife, Mary, and I, as well as all West Virginians, will keep 
Private Harper, his family, his friends and his entire unit, the 3rd 
Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, in our thoughts and prayers.

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