Contact: Antonia Ferrier (202) 224-5344
Monday, April 10, 2006

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) issued the following statement today on the death of Maine soldier Dustin Harris in Iraq:

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Dustin Harris who courageously served his country in Iraq," said Snowe. "Our state and nation owe him a debt of gratitude for his selfless sacrifice and his commitment to our nation."

Specialist Dustin J. Harris of Patten died on April 6, 2006 in Bayji, Iraq due to injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his patrol. He was 21. Specialist Harris was assigned to the 172nd Brigade Support Battalion, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

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