i rise to honor staff sergeant peter tobb. one of six victims of a suicide bombing attack in afghanistan on december 21. peter was a remarkable young man. he was raised in wind coast, -- wind coat, montgomery county, which i'm proud to represent. he served eight honorable years in the air force, assigned to the office of special investigations, and stationed at the elseworth air force base in south dakota. at just 30 years old, peter was a devout father, husband and son, an exemplary soldier and public servant. an american hero. i offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends peter left behind and migratest thanks for his service to our nation. he gave us all the ultimate sacrifice. my heart especially goes out to peter's family. his 3-year-old daughter, penelope, his wife, christina, expecting another child, his mother, arlene, his father, joel, and his brother, jonathan. no parent should be predeceased by a child and no child should have to grow up without a parent. these tragic losses are a reminder of the gravity o