[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13243]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR 
                      CHRISTOPHER GEORGE CAMPBELL

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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 Christopher George Campbell who died August 
6th in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Chief Campbell was a patriot and a 
hero who made the ultimate sacrifice ensuring the security of our 
nation. He will be greatly missed.
  Chief Campbell was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous 
awards, including three Bronze Star Medals with Valor, Purple Heart 
Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation 
Medal with Valor, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement 
Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action 
Ribbons, two Presidential Unit Citations, Navy Unit Commendation, 
Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on 
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 
and numerous other personal and unit decorations.
  Chief Campbell is survived by his loving family, friends, and 
teammates.
  His nation owes Chief Campbell 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 Campbell'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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