[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 30 (Thursday, March 8, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING 21 MEMBERS OF NATIONAL GUARD KILLED IN CRASH ON MARCH 3, 2001

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                               speech of

                           HON. CORRINE BROWN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 7, 2001

  Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, our thoughts and prayers are with 
the families and loved ones of the 21 brave men who died while serving 
their nation. Serving in the military is a tough and demanding job not 
only for those who choose to serve, but the families who are forced to 
live without them, who wave goodbye knowing they may never see them 
again.
  I met recently with General Harrison with the Florida National Guard, 
and we talked about the great work the Guard was doing, all while being 
called for more and more missions. We are particularly thankful for the 
Guard in my home state of Florida because of the great support they 
offer. Whether it's fighting our wildfires or preparing for our 
hurricanes, the Guard is always there for us in our time of need.
  I speak for my colleagues and all my constituents in thanking every 
man and woman who puts their life on the line for this country. Not 
just when tragedy strikes, but for every day that you protect us from 
harm.

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