[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 14658]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING SPECIALIST JARED DAVISON

 Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life 
and service of U.S. Army SPC Jared Davison. Specialist Davison, who 
died unexpectedly on September 4, was a dedicated servicemember, son, 
brother, and friend.
  Jared was born on February 20, 1988 in Boston, MA. He graduated from 
Milford High School in 2006 and went on to attend Norwich Academy in 
Vermont and then the prestigious U.S. Military Academy at West Point, 
NY. Jared served as a watercraft engineer with the 558th Transportation 
Company, Special Troops Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade at Fort 
Eustis in Virginia. Before his death, Jared was working toward a 
promotion to sergeant.
  Jared first realized his passion to serve in the military on a family 
trip to Sequoia National Park in California. He was inspired by CPT 
Charles Young, one of the park's first superintendents who was also one 
of the first black graduates of West Point. Following that trip, Jared 
was determined to join the military. He read every military book he 
could get his hands on and even designed his own exercise regimen to 
prepare for the physical challenge of service.
  Jared's enthusiasm to serve his country was matched only by his 
enthusiasm to live life to its fullest. Jared was a youth leader in his 
church and worked as a counselor at a summer camp in Maine. He was a 
strong role model for the children he mentored, and those who knew him 
remember his infectious smile and the kindness and respect he showed to 
everyone he met.
  Although Jared was naturally an exceptional student and athlete, he 
understood the value of hard work. His combination of natural talent 
and diligence earned him many commendations and decorations, including 
the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the 
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.
  Our Nation can never adequately thank this young son of New Hampshire 
for his willingness to heed the call to defend the American people and 
our way of life. I hope that, even in these dark days, Jared's family 
can find comfort knowing that his was a life well lived. He is gone, 
but his service to this country will not be forgotten.
  Jared is survived by his mother and father, Paula and James Davison, 
and his brother, Jeremy Davison. He will be missed.
  I ask my colleagues and all Americans to join me in honoring the life 
and service of this brave American servicemember, U.S. Army SPC Jared 
Davison.

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