For Immediate Release:

January 18, 2011

Congressman Steve Womack paid tribute to the late Sergeant Ethan C. Hardin on the House Floor this afternoon. Hardin died on January 7, 2011, while serving his country in Afghanistan. Below, you will find a video link to Congressman Womack’s floor speech as well as a copy of the text.

 http://www.youtube.com/user/CongressmanWomack?feature=mhum#p/u/0/gokh1DQVDCs

Tribute to Sergeant Ethan C. Hardin

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to remember the brave service of Sergeant Ethan C. Hardin, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, who died in service to this great nation on January 7, 2011 in Logar Province, Afghanistan.

Sergeant Hardin served with B Company, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division—affectionately known as the Wild Boars—fitting for this proud Arkansan who hailed from Razorback Country.  Nicknamed “Easy” for his easy-going personality, Sergeant Hardin was also a veteran of the conflict in Iraq. 

Sergeant Hardin was the product of a loving Christian family and a 2004 graduate of Fayetteville Christian School.  His dedication to God and Country defined him as both man and soldier.

While we mourn with his parents, Tom and Ceil Hardin, we celebrate the life of this American Patriot, knowing he has eternal life through the grace and glory of Almighty God.”

                                                                                        Congressman Steve Womack
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