Robert Aderholt said "Johnny Michael Spann, the world found out today, is the first American known to have died in combat in Afghanistan. Having grown up in Winfield, Alabama, he served in the United States Marine Corps, and was a Central Intelligence Agency officer when he was killed during the prison riot at Mazar-e Sharif. Winfield, Alabama, is in the congressional district I represent, and only a few miles from my hometown. I am currently preparing a resolution to honor Mr. Spann in his service for his country. He was 32 years old and a father of three, and I extend my condolences to his family, and ask that all Americans keep his family in their prayers in the days to come." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordNovember 28, 2001

Johnny Michael Spann, the world found out today, is the first American known to have died in combat in Afghanistan. Having grown up in Winfield, Alabama, he served in the United States Marine Corps, and was a Central Intelligence Agency officer when he was killed during the prison riot at Mazar-e Sharif. Winfield, Alabama, is in the congressional district I represent, and only a few miles from my hometown. I am currently preparing a resolution to honor Mr. Spann in his service for his country. He was 32 years old and a father of three, and I extend my condolences to his family, and ask that all Americans keep his family in their prayers in the days to come.

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Robert Aderholt

Republican · Alabama

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Editor's note · Context

Honoring Johnny Michael Spann, the first American killed in combat in Afghanistan.

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