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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of United States Air Force Captain Brandon
4Cyr of Shiloh, who passed away on April 27, 2013, in
5Afghanistan, when the plane he was commanding crashed; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Capt. Brandon Cyr was born on September 16, 1984,
7in Aspen, Colorado; his parents were Commander Phillip G. Cyr,
8United States Navy, and Deborah A. Cyr; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Capt. Brandon Cyr was a member of the 906th Air
10Refueling Squadron at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois and
11played a vital role in the Total Force Integrated 126th Air
12Refueling Wing; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Capt. Brandon Cyr was known for his natural
14ability to lead and mentor others; at the time of his death, he
15had earned more than 1,700 flying hours - 900 of those during
16time of combat; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Capt. Brandon Cyr had received the Meritorious
18Service Medal, five Air Medals, and an Achievement Medal for
19his exceptional service; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Capt. Brandon Cyr is survived by his parents; his

 

 

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1older sister, Bobbi Jo Cyr; and his maternal grandparents,
2Darryl and Diane Tidaback; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Capt. Brandon Cyr's patriotism and courage will be
4remembered fondly by his loving family, his fellow soldiers,
5and the citizens of our grateful nation; therefore, be it
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL
7ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
8his family and friends, the passing of Captain Brandon Cyr; and
9be it further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11presented to the family of Captain Brandon Cyr as a symbol of
12our sincere sympathy and gratitude for his service.