[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13242]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR BRIAN 
                              ROBERT BILL

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2011

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Petty Officer 
Special Warfare Operator Brian Robert Bill who died August 6th in 
Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Chief Bill was a patriot and a hero who 
made the ultimate sacrifice ensuring the security of our nation. He 
will be greatly missed.
  Chief Bill was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous 
awards, including four Bronze Star Medals with Valor, including one for 
extraordinary heroism, Purple Heart Medal, Defense Meritorious Service 
Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor, Navy and Marine 
Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two 
Combat Action Ribbons, two Presidential Unit Citations, Navy Unit 
Commendation, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism 
Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and 
numerous other personal and unit decorations.
  Chief Bill is survived by his loving family, friends, and teammates.
  His nation owes Chief Bill an enormous debt of gratitude. We are 
honored to have had such an exemplary American fighting for his 
country.
  I wish to extend my condolences to Chief Bill's family, friends, and 
teammates and hope they continue to find solace in his lasting impact 
on his grateful nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

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