[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13291]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL 
                          NICHOLAS HEATH NULL

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 9, 2011

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief Petty Officer 
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Nicholas Heath Null who died August 6th in 
Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Chief Null was a patriot and a hero who 
made the ultimate sacrifice ensuring the security of our nation. He 
will be greatly missed.
   Chief Null was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous 
awards, including two Bronze Star Medals with Valor, including one for 
extraordinary heroism, Purple Heart Medal, Defense Meritorious Service 
Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals with Valor, Navy 
and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor, two Navy and Marine 
Corps Achievement Medals, two Combat Action Ribbons, Presidential Unit 
Citation, two Afghanistan Campaign Medals, two Iraqi Campaign Medals, 
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism 
Service Medal, and numerous other personal and unit decorations.
   Chief Null is survived by his loving family, friends, and teammates.
   His nation owes Chief Null 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 Null'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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