SR0302 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of United States Air Force Captain Brandon Cyr of Shiloh, who passed away on April 27, 2013, in Afghanistan, when the plane he was commanding crashed; and

WHEREAS, Capt. Brandon Cyr was born on September 16, 1984, in Aspen, Colorado; his parents were Commander Phillip G. Cyr, United States Navy, and Deborah A. Cyr; and

WHEREAS, Capt. Brandon Cyr was a member of the 906th Air Refueling Squadron at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois and played a vital role in the Total Force Integrated 126th Air Refueling Wing; and

WHEREAS, Capt. Brandon Cyr was known for his natural ability to lead and mentor others; at the time of his death, he had earned more than 1,700 flying hours - 900 of those during time of combat; and

WHEREAS, Capt. Brandon Cyr had received the Meritorious Service Medal, five Air Medals, and an Achievement Medal for his exceptional service; and

WHEREAS, Capt. Brandon Cyr is survived by his parents; his older sister, Bobbi Jo Cyr; and his maternal grandparents, Darryl and Diane Tidaback; and

WHEREAS, Capt. Brandon Cyr's patriotism and courage will be remembered fondly by his loving family, his fellow soldiers, and the citizens of our grateful nation; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Captain Brandon Cyr; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Captain Brandon Cyr as a symbol of our sincere sympathy and gratitude for his service.