LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of United States Army
Corporal Darby T. Morin, and paying tribute to his courageous actions in
Afghanistan

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to express sympathy
for the loss of a courageous soldier who sacrificed his life while serv-
ing in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is deeply moved to mourn the untimely
death of United States Army Corporal Darby T. Morin, and paying tribute
to his courageous actions in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Darby T. Morin, 25, of Victoria, Canada, died on
August 22, 2009, in Logar Province, Afghanistan; he was assigned to the
1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th
Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Darby Morin is from Saskatchewan's Big River First
Nation; after high school, he joined the Army for his admiration for
advanced technology; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Morin served as a chemical, biological, radiologi-
cal, and nuclear specialist with the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regi-
ment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry);
he joined the Army in 2004 and came to Fort Drum in April of 2008; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Darby Morin's awards and decorations include: the
Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense
Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism
Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, and
Combat Action Badge; and
WHEREAS, The freedoms and security we cherish as Americans come at a
very high price for those serving in the military in times of conflict;
it is fitting and proper that we who are the beneficiaries of those who
risk their lives, leaving their families behind, express our appreci-
ation and eternal gratitude for their sacrifices and courageous acts;
and
WHEREAS, A loving father and husband, Corporal Darby T. Morin is
survived by his wife, Monica, and their two sons, Christian and Blue
Sky, and his uncle, Vice-Chief Lyle Whitefish; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of United States Army Corporal Darby T. Morin,
and pay tribute to his courageous actions in Afghanistan; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Corporal Darby T. Morin.