[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6408]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF STAFF SERGEANT JEFFREY HAWTHORNE

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 2, 2011

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I 
rise today to recognize the life of Staff Sergeant Jeffrey Hawthorne. 
Staff Sergeant Hawthorne was a true patriot who exemplified the honor 
and valor of our Armed Forces. His passing is an enormous loss for 
Northwest Florida and the United States Army.
  Staff Sergeant Hawthorne was a native of Chumuckla in Santa Rosa 
County, Florida. His love for his country was unparalleled. As a junior 
at Central High School he signed a commitment to serve his country in 
the U.S. Army. Immediately following his graduation in 1995, Staff 
Sergeant Hawthorne enlisted, serving 16 years on active duty until his 
recent passing.
  As a member of the Army, Staff Sergeant Hawthorne served with honor 
and distinction, receiving numerous medals and commendations. He served 
as a military policeman throughout the U.S. and in Korea. He also 
served as a special agent with the protective services detachment at 
NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
  The United States of America is a bastion of liberty and freedom, and 
it is because of the indefatigable dedication and professionalism of 
servicemembers like Staff Sergeant Hawthorne, who put themselves in 
danger to protect our country, that we continue to prosper as the 
world's greatest nation. Staff Sergeant Hawthorne has gone home to the 
Lord; however, his dedication and service to our nation will not be 
forgotten.
  Staff Sergeant Hawthorne is survived by his parents, Joseph and Ruth 
Hawthorne; sisters, Cynthia Bloyd and Diane (John) Marceau; nephews, 
Kevin and Sean Carroll; aunts, Marian Hendrix, Loretta McCrory, Ann 
Blanton, Cora Abel and Irene Joyner; uncles, Ralph Jr. Bailey and James 
Hawthorne and many other nieces and nephews and his military family, 
and he remains in the hearts and minds of all those who knew him.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I extend my 
deepest condolences to Staff Sergeant Hawthorne's family. Staff 
Sergeant Hawthorne was a true patriot, and his willingness to serve our 
nation will endure as an example for our community. My wife Vicki joins 
me in extending our thoughts and prayers to the entire Hawthorne 
family.

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