[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15960]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF DARIO LORENZETTI

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                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2012

  Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Dario Lorenzetti of Fort Worth, Texas who was killed in action in the 
service of the United States in Qandahar Province, Afghanistan on 
October 13, 2012.
  He was an Eagle Scout, a graduate of Saint Andrew Catholic School and 
Nolan Catholic High School, and a 1993 honors graduate of the United 
States Military Academy at West Point, where he was a champion boxer.
  Commissioned as an infantry officer, Lieutenant and then Captain 
Lorenzetti served with distinction in the 75th Ranger Regiment. Those 
who bear the Ranger Tab follow a creed which reads in part, ``Never 
shall I fail my comrades,'' and ``I will shoulder more than my share of 
the task whatever it may be.'' Dario exemplified this motto. His 
military obligation complete, he volunteered to return to government 
service after America was attacked on September 11, 2001.
  He worked overseas on behalf of our national security with courage, 
dedication and uncommon skill. Dario served in Saudi Arabia, India and 
finally Afghanistan, where he gave the last full measure of devotion to 
our country.
  Every generation learns the hard truth that our nation's greatest 
heroes are found among the ranks of those who raise their hands to go 
forth and protect us, but never return home. Dario's death proves the 
sad wisdom of this lesson.
  His sincere Catholic faith recalled Saint Francis of Assisi's advice 
that Christians ``preach the gospel wherever you go, and if necessary, 
use words.'' Dario inspired and led others by quiet example. He will 
always be remembered by his colleagues and friends for his generosity, 
humility, kindness, warmth and wit.
  Dario is survived by his wife and soulmate Kirstin, and his daughters 
Arabella, Natalia and Aryanna. There has never been a happier husband 
or prouder, more doting father of baby girls than Dario Lorenzetti. His 
family was the center of Dario's life, and his loss to them is 
irreplaceable. Our prayers go out to them.
  In the words of the Epistle of Timothy, Dario Lorenzetti fought the 
good fight, finished his course, and kept the faith. Dario, may God 
hold you in the palm of His hand.

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