[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13294]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SPECIAL WARFARE OPERATOR AARON 
                             CARSON VAUGHN

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