[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9765]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   REMEMBERING THE SACRIFICES OF SERGEANT RACHEL CAREY AND ILLINOIS 
                                VETERANS

  (Mr. HULTGREN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Sergeant 
Rachel Carey, a courageous veteran, mother, and leader. Originally from 
Aurora, Sergeant Carey proudly served in the U.S. Army from 2003 until 
her passing on May 24, 2009, including tours in Afghanistan and 
Germany.
  Rachel was only 24 years old when she lost her battle to cancer and 
left behind a loving daughter, Madison. I was privileged to honor 
Rachel as her name was added to the Kane County Veterans Memorial this 
past Memorial Day. Those present who were touched by her life spoke 
volumes about Rachel's impeccable character and honorable service.
  This past week, I had the privilege to visit Normandy during the 70th 
anniversary of D-day during World War II. 553 Illinois soldiers were 
laid to rest in the Normandy American Cemetery, including Irvin Hinman, 
whose grave site I visited.
  These servicemembers exemplify bravery on those French beaches, and 
we will remain ever indebted to their sacrifice.

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