HONORED  IN  U.S.  HOUSE  OF  REPRESENTATIVES

Remarks by Representative Kay Granger (R) of Texas on Friday, September 9, 2011, as recorded in the Congressional Record:

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Special Warfare Operator First Class Jon Thomas Tumilson who died August 6th in Wardak Province, Afghanistan.  Petty Officer Tumilson was a patriot and a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice ensuring the security of our nation.  He will be greatly missed.  Petty Officer Tumilson was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous awards, including two Bronze Star Medals with Valor, Purple Heart Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, two Afghanistan Campaign Medals, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and numerous other personal and unit decorations.  Petty Officer Tumilson is survived by his loving family, friends, and teammates.  His nation owes Petty Officer Tumilson an enormous debt of gratitude.  We are honored to have had such an exemplary American fighting for his country.  I wish to extend my condolences to Petty Officer Tumilson's family, friends, and teammates and hope they continue to find solace in his lasting impact on his grateful nation.  Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

SO1 Tumilson has been laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Rockford, Iowa.

Submitted by CDR Roy A. Mosteller, USNR (Ret)