FALLEN HEROES -- (Extensions of Remarks - June 04, 2004)
SPEECH OF
HON. JACK KINGSTON
OF GEORGIA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2004
Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, on this day of Memorial, I rise in honor of the soldiers and airmen in my district who were killed while fighting to stamp out the tyranny of terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. They died while protecting freedom and liberty-and for the hope of democracy. Their purpose was just, and we are deeply indebted to them.
These brave soldiers were uniquely courageous-they gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and our Nation will forever honor them. Our thoughts and prayers are continually with their families and loved ones.
As a humble token of my appreciation, I recognize them and request that their names be submitted to the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD to demonstrate our permanent gratitude:
Captain Tristan N. Aitken, United States Army, age 31, from Savannah, GA, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 41st Field Artillery. He died on April 4, 2003.
Captain Edward J. Korn, United States Army, age 31, from Savannah, GA, assigned to 2nd Armored Tank Battalion, Fort Knox, KY. He died on April 3, 2003.
Sergeant First Class Wilbert Davis, United States Army, age 40, from Hinesville, GA, assigned to 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor, 3rd Infantry Division. He died on April 3, 2003.
Sergeant First Class Ricky L. Crockett, United States Army, age 38, from Broxton, GA, assigned to Company D, 51st Signal Battalion, 35th Signal Brigade. He died on January 12, 2004.
Staff Sergeant Nathaniel Hart Jr., United States Army, Age 29, from Valdosta, GA, assigned to the 416th Transportation Company, 260th Quartermaster Battalion. He died on July 28, 2003.
Technical Sergeant Bruce E. Brown, United States Air Force, age 32, from Coatopa, AL, assigned to Robins at 78th Air Base Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron. He died on September 3, 2003.
Sergeant David T. Nutt, United States Army, age 32, from Blackshear, GA, assigned to the 494th Transportation Company. He died on May 14, 2003.
Specialist Christopher J. Holland, United States Army, age 26, from Brunswick, GA, assigned to Battery A, 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Division. He died on December 17, 2003.
Private Benjamin L. Freeman, age 19, from Valdosta, GA, assigned to K Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. He died on October 13, 2003.
Senior Airman Jason Cunningham, age 26, from Camarillo, CA, Pararescueman, 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB. He died March 5, 2002.
Lt. Col. John Stein, age 39, from Bardolph, IL, HH-60 pilot, 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB. He died on March 23, 2003.
1st Lt. Tamara Archuleta, age 23, from Los Lunas, NM, HH-60 Copilot, 41st RQS, Moody AFB. Lt. Archuleta died on March 23, 2003.
Staff Sgt. John Teal, age 29, from Dallas, TX, HH-60 Flight Engineer, 41st RQS, Moody AFB. He died on March 23, 2003.
Staff Sgt. Jason Hicks, age 25, from Jefferson, SC, HH-60 Flight Engineer, 41th RQS, Moody AFB. He died on March 23, 2003.
Master Sgt. Michael Maltz, Pararescueman, age 42, from St. Petersburg, FL, 38th RQS, Moody AFB. He died on March 23, 2003.
Senior Airman Jason Plite, Pararescueman, age 21, from Lansing, MI, 38th RQS, Moody AFB. He died on March 23, 2003.
Specialist Edward John Anguiano, United States Army, age 24, from Brownsville, TX, Fort Stewart. He died on March 23, 2003.
Specialist Gregory Paul Sanders, United States Army, age 19, from Hobart, IN, Fort Stewart. He died on March 24, 2003.
Sergeant Roderic Antoine Solomon, United States Army, age 32, from Fayetteville, NC, Fort Stewart. He died on March 28, 2003.
Private First Class Michael Russell Creighton-Weldon, United States Army, age 20, from Palm Bay, FL, Fort Stewart. He died on March 29, 2003.
Corporal Michael Edward Curtin, United States Army, age 23, from Howell, NJ, Fort Stewart. He died on March 29, 2003.
Private First Class Diego Fernando Rincon, United States Army, age 19, from Conyers, GA, Fort Stewart. He died on March 29, 2003.
Sergeant Eugene Williams, United States Army, age 24, from Highland, NY, Fort Stewart. He died on March 29, 2003.
Staff Sergeant George Edward Buggs, United States Army, age 31, from Barnwell, SC, Fort Stewart. He died on April 3, 2003.
Private First Class Wilfred Daveyrussell Bellard, United States Army, age 20, from Lake Charles, LA, Fort Stewart. He died on April 4, 2003.
Specialist Daniel Francis Cunningham Jr., United States Army, age 33, from Lewiston, ME, Fort Stewart. He died on April 4, 2003.
Private Devon Dimilo Jones, United States Army, age 19, from San Diego, CA, Fort Stewart. He died on April 4, 2003.
Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith, United States Army, age 33, from Tampa, FL, Fort Stewart. He died on April 4,
2003.
Staff Sergeant Stevon Alexander Booker, United States Army, age 34, from Apollo, PA, Fort Stewart. He died on April 5, 2003.
Staff Sergeant Lincoln Daniel Hollinsaid, United States Army, age 27, from Malden, IL, Fort Stewart. He died on April 7, 2003.
First Lieutenant Jeffrey J. Kaylor, United States Army, age 24, from Clifton, VA, Fort Stewart. He died on April 7, 2003.
Private First Class Anthony Scott Miller, United States Army, age 19, from San Antonio, TX, Fort Stewart. He died on April 7, 2003.
Specialist George A. Mitchell Jr., United States Army, age 35, from Rawlings, MD, Fort Stewart. He died on April 7, 2003.
Sergeant Henry Levon Brown, United States Army, age 22, from Natchez, MS, Fort Stewart. He died on April 8, 2003.
Sergeant First Class John Winston Marshall, United States Army, age 50, from Los Angeles, CA, Fort Stewart. He died on April 8, 2003.
Private First Class Jason Michael Meyer, United States Army, age 23, from Swartz Creek, MI, Fort Stewart. He died on April 8, 2003.
Staff Sergeant Robert Anthony Stever, United States Army, age 36, from Pendleton, OR, Fort Stewart. He died on April 8, 2003.
Private First Class Marlin Tyrone Rockhold, United States Army, age 23, from Hamilton, OH, Fort Stewart. He died on May 8, 2003.
Sergeant Michael Tyron Crockett, United States Army, age 27, from Soperton, GA, Fort Stewart. He died on July 14, 2003.
Specialist Joel Lin Bertoldie, United States Army, age 20, from Independence, MO, Fort Stewart. He died on July 18, 2003.
Private First Class Charles Marques Sims, United States Army, age 18, from Miami, FL, Fort Stewart. He died on October 3, 2003.
Specialist Andrew Lee Tuazon, United States Army, age 29, from Chesapeake, VA, Fort Stewart. He died on May 10, 2004.
Captain James F. Howard, United States Army, age 21, from Springfield VA, Fort Stewart. He died on April 2, 2003.
Specialist Matthew George Boule, United States Army, age 22, from Dracut, MA, Fort Stewart. He died on April 2, 2003.
Chief Warrant Officer Four Eric Nders Halvorsen, United States Army, age 40, from Bennington, VT, Fort Stewart. He died on April 2, 2003.
Chief Warrant Officer Two Scott Jamar, United States Army, age 32, from Abilene, TX, Fort Stewart. He died on April 2, 2003.
Sergeant Michael Francis Pederson, United States Army, age 26, from Flint, MI, Fort Stewart. He died on April 2, 2003.
Chief Warrant Officer Three Eric Allen Smith, United States Army, age 41, from Rochester, NY, Fort Stewart. He died on April 2, 2003.
Specialist Ryan Gene Carlock, United States Army, age 25, from Macomb, IL, Fort Stewart. He died on September 9, 2003.
Private Gregory Paul Huxley Jr., United States Army, age 19, from Forestport, NY, Fort Stewart. He died on April 6, 2003.
Private Kelley Stephen Prewitt, United States Army, age 24, from Birmingham, AL, Fort Stewart. He died on April 6, 2003.
Sergeant Terry Wayne Heminway, United States Army, from Willingboro, NJ, Fort Stewart. He died on April 10, 2003.
First Sergeant Joe Jesus Garza, United States Army, age 43, from Robstown, TX, Fort Stewart. He died on April 28, 2003.
Sergeant Todd James Robbins, United States Army, age 33, from Hart, MI, Fort Stewart. He died on April 3, 2003.
Sergeant First Class Randall Scott Rehn, United States Army, age 36, from Longmont, CO, Fort Stewart. He died on April 3, 2003.
Specialist Donald Samuel Oaks Jr., United States Army, age 20, from Erie, PA, Fort Stewart. He died on April 3, 2003.
Private First Class Jeremiah David Smith, United States Army, age 25, from Independence, KS, Fort Stewart. He died on May 27, 2003.