WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today issued the following statement on the passing of Sergeant Corey E. Garver, 26, of Topsham. According to the U.S. Army, Sergeant Garver died on June 23, 2013 in Paktiya Province, Afghanistan, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Initial reports indicate that he died of injuries sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

“We are deeply saddened to hear of Sergeant Garver’s passing,” said Senators Collins and King. “He was a true American hero who valiantly dedicated himself to the defense of our country. His actions on the battlefield demonstrated the highest caliber of leadership and courage and we owe him our enduring gratitude. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this most difficult time.”

Sergeant Garver was a member of the B Company, 1^st Battalion, 506^th Infantry Regiment, 101^st Airborne  Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

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