Honoring Our Armed Forces

HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES -- (Senate - September 27, 2005)

TRIBUTE TO JOHN FLYNN AND PATRICK STEWART

Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to say a few words about two heroes from Nevada who were killed in Afghanistan this weekend. Their names were John Flynn and Patrick Stewart, and my heart goes out to their families today.

John and Patrick were courageous soldiers--true American heroes. John was from Sparks. He had two young children. Patrick was from Reno. He also had two children. Both of them were distinguished soldiers who did their part to make the world a better, safer place.

On behalf of all Nevadans--and indeed all Americans--I offer my deepest condolences to the Flynn and Stewart families. They have paid the ultimate price for their country, and we are forever indebted to them. It was John and Patrick's mission to keep us safe, and they performed this mission with honor.

It's never easy when one of our soldiers dies, but we can seek small comfort in the fact that their sacrifice will never be forgotten. It's because of the bravery of these individuals and others like them that we are free today.

This morning, I'd like to also remember the hundreds and hundreds of brave men and women from Nevada who are serving this country in Iraq, Afghanistan, and even in devastated regions of our own country. My thoughts are with these soldiers, and I continue to pray for their safety.

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