I just came back from a ceremony honoring PFC Ryan Hill, Oregon's latest casualty in the War on Terror. His funeral procession stopped at the Capitol, where the Governor offered his condolences to the Hill family. I joined my colleagues and most of the Capitol staff in honoring our Fallen Hero.
I just want to offer my heartfelt condolences to PFC Hill's family. He will not be forgotten: he died serving his country, and his legacy will live on in the freedom of those he died to protect. I'd also like to thank all the members of our Armed Forces: your service and sacrifice make everything we take for granted in America possible.
