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On the recordMay 23, 2016
Jesus said: ``Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.'' This poignant verse is inscribed on the headstone of Arkansas and American hero and Hot Springs native Chief Petty Officer Adam Brown. Adam's story is a story of loyalty and dedication to the American way of life, and it is an inspiring testament to overcoming adversity through faith. True to the Navy SEAL creed, Adam's strength and leadership abilities were forged by adversity. Although Adam's eagerness for risk led to trouble in his youth, his determination to do the right thing, fueled by a love for his family, faith, and country, led him to become a member of the elite SEAL Team Six. On March 17, 2010, while conducting a raid on an enemy stronghold in Komar province, Afghanistan, Chief Petty Officer Adam Brown selflessly placed himself in the enemy's line of fire to protect and assist his brothers in arms. Though his brave actions relieved the fire on his teammates and ultimately led to the capture of the stronghold, Adam was struck and killed by enemy fire. Many Members of this body as well as countless others have read Adam's inspiring life story in the best-selling book ``Fearless.'' Mr.…
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Bruce Westerman
Republican · Arkansas

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