On the recordJuly 7, 2016
Mr. President, the men and women who wear our uniform are selfless heroes who embody the American spirit, courage, honor, and patriotism. They are defenders of our freedom. I am here to honor and pay my respects to one of America's finest: Arkansas Army National Guard SGT Sylvester Bruce Cline. Sergeant Cline graduated from Humphrey High School, where he was a basketball standout. He continued his education at Arkansas Baptist College and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. In 2002, Sergeant Cline enlisted in the Arkansas National Guard. In more than a decade of service, he demonstrated his dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence in defense of our country. Sergeant Cline was a veteran of a combat deployment to Iraq with the 39th Infantry Brigade in 2008. For his service, he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal, a Global War on Terror Service Medal, as well as other awards and decorations. Sergeant Cline served in the Arkansas Army National Guard's Company A, 39th Brigade Support Battalion, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. His mom called him ``Mr. Mom'' for his devotion to his children and entire family, which truly was his greatest passion. On June 14, 2015, Sergeant Cline died during an annual training exercise with his unit at Fort Chaffee, AK.…





