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In Memoriam
Kenneth Westbrook and Andrew Tingwall
I recently took to the Senate floor to honor two of New Mexico's heroes killed this year in the line of duty: Army Sergeant 1st Class Kenneth Westbrook and New Mexico State Police Sergeant Andrew Tingwall.
Sergeant Westbrook, who grew up in Shiprock, NM, died last week from injuries sustained while serving his country in Afghanistan. He was just two months from retirement when he was gravely injured September 8 as his unit was attacked by insurgents.
Sergeant Tingwall was killed in a June helicopter accident after rescuing a stranded hiker in the Santa Fe Baldy Mountains. He is being inducted into the New Mexico Military Institute Alumni Association Hall of Fame, and I am proud to have nominated him for this honor.
New Mexico is proud to honor these true American heroes. To their families, we say thank you, and ask them to accept the thanks of a grateful state, and a grateful nation.
Please watch this video to see my complete tribute and to hear the full stories of these brave New Mexicans.
Post 9/11 GI Bill Resource and Application Guide
Anyone who served for at least 90 days after September 10, 2001 or was discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days is eligible for benefits under the new Post 9/11 GI Bill. The legislation provides a full four year college education to those who served at least three years after September 10, 2001.
Find out what you might qualify for by reading myGI Bill Resource and Application Guide. Both my father and uncle benefited from the original Montgomery GI Bill, and I'm proud that veterans coming home today will get to benefit from this great opportunity.
Click here to view the complete resource guide.