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Bill 1265

TO HONOR THE THIRTY-NINE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA OR WITH SOUTH CAROLINA TIES WHO HAVE DIED IN THE WAR IN IRAQ AND TO THANK LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ANDRÉ BAUER FOR HIS EFFORTS IN AWARDING EACH THE ORDER OF THE PATRIOT.

Whereas, the following men and women of the armed services of the United States from South Carolina or with South Carolina ties have died in the War in Iraq:

Algernon Adams                    36        North Augusta

Michael Scott Adams            20        Spartanburg

Carl L. Anderson                21        Georgetown

George Buggs                        31        Barnwell

Josh Byers                            29        Anderson

Thomas Caughman                20        Lexington

Jay T. Collado                        31        Columbia

Joseph Derrick                    24        Columbia

Rian Ferguson                        22        Taylors

Almar L. Fitzgerald            23        Lexington

Travis A. Fox                        25        Cowpens

Donald D. Furman                30        Burton

Jonathan E. Gadsden            21        Charleston

Clifford V. Gadsden            25        Red Top

Armando Areil Gonzales    25        Beaufort

Patrick Lee Griffin, Jr.        31        Elgin

Kimberly Hampton                27        Easley

Melissa J. Hobart                22        Ladson

Nolen Ryan Hutchings        20        Boiling Springs

Darius T. Jennings                22        Cordova

Katrina Johnson                    32        Orangeburg

Anthony G. Jones                25        Sumter

Patrick Leach                        39        Rock Hill

Jerome Lemon                    42        North Charleston

Vorn J. Mack                        19        Orangeburg

Spence McNeil                    19        Bennettsville

Jason Moski                        24        Blackville

Paul Neff                                30        Fort Mill

Esau Patterson, Jr.                25        Ridgeland

Andrew Shields                    25        Campobello

Orenthial J. Smith                21        Martin

Anthony C. Owens                21        Conway

Michael B. Stack                48        Lake City

Thomas Thigpen                    52        Augusta

Anthony O. Thompson        26        Branchville

Timothy Toney                    37        Columbia

Joshua L. Torrence                20        Lexington

Dustin Yancey                    22        Goose Creek

Rodericka Youmans            22        Allendale

Whereas, to lose one's life is the ultimate sacrifice a soldier can give for the defense of his country; and

Whereas, these brave men and women have each distinguished themselves and their families through their courage, actions, and love of their country; and

Whereas, the valor of these fallen heroes will never be forgotten by all Americans who will honor and treasure their memory; and

Whereas, it is appropriate that each of these individuals be awarded the Order of the Patriot for their sacrifice. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate honor the thirty-nine men and women of the armed services of the United States from South Carolina or with South Carolina ties who have died in the war in Iraq and thank Lieutenant Governor André Bauer for his efforts in awarding each the Order of the Patriot.

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