Honoring our Armed Forces

HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES
SP DENNIS MORGAN

Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I rise to express my sympathy over the loss of SP Dennis Morgan, a Nebraskan serving with the South Dakota National Guard. Specialist Morgan was killed on April 17 south of Baghdad, Iraq when a roadside bomb exploded as a convoy passed. He was 22 years old. Specialist Morgan was a member of the 153rd Engineer Battalion based in Winner, South Dakota.

Specialist Morgan, of Valentine, NE, worked to protect others by finding and disarming explosive devices along the roads. He died courageously performing his duty.

Specialist Morgan is survived by his wife, Cassie; his mother, Diane Mangelson; and his grandmother, Doris Morgan. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of them at this difficult time. All of America mourns Dennis Morgan and is proud of his service.

Specialist Morgan and thousands of brave American service men and women confront danger every day in Iraq and their tremendous sacrifices must never be taken for granted or forgotten. For his service, bravery, and sacrifice, I ask my colleagues to join me and all Americans in honoring SP Dennis Morgan.