Jim Bunning: “today I will take the opportunity to honor the service of Spec. Justin A. Scott of Bellevue, KY. His death while…”

“today I will take the opportunity to honor the service of Spec. Justin A. Scott of Bellevue, KY. His death while performing his duty to this country is a great loss to us all. On January 29, 2004, Justin and 11 other soldiers were investigating a cache of weapons about a hundred miles short of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Suddenly, there was an explosion and Justin and seven other soldiers were killed. I offer my sincerest condolences to Spec. Scott's family and loved ones. His service with the 87th Infantry Regiment of the 10th Mountain Division at Ft. Drum, NY, was exemplary and duly appreciated. As one of the U.S. Senators from Kentucky, I know that Spec. Scott served as a fine example of what it means to be a true patriot and an American of the highest caliber. We are humbled and honored by the sacrifice Spec. Scott has made. His loss reminds us of the heavy cost exacted for our freedom. We must remember that the American way of life has been made possible by the bravery of men and women like Spec. Scott. When freedom has been challenged many like him have answered the call to arms. We must never forget that.”