[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13293]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR JON 
                            THOMAS TUMILSON

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