[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 43 (Wednesday, April 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E555]
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           TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT 1ST CLASS DANIEL AARON ROMERO

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 17, 2002

  Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart and a tremendous 
amount of respect and admiration that I rise today to honor the tragic, 
yet heroic death of Colorado Army National Guard Sergeant 1st Class, 
Daniel Aaron Romero. On April 15, 2002, near Qandahar, Afghanistan, 
Sergeant Romero gave his life for his country, while fighting the 
battle against the evils of terrorism during Operation Noble Eagle. 
Upon reflection of his life and service to this nation, we have come to 
know Sergeant Daniel Romero as a man who loved his family, loved his 
home State of Colorado, and loved his country.
  Born in Longmont, CO, Daniel was the only son of proud parents, 
Michael and Geralyn Romero. While earning his living as a Colorado 
rancher, Daniel decided to concurrently serve with the Colorado Army 
National Guard in 1991.
  Sergeant Romero rose through the ranks of the Colorado Army National 
Guard, receiving the Army Service Ribbon, Non-Commissioned Officers 
Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, and the Colorado Service Ribbon 
with device. Eventually, Sergeant Romero became a member of the select 
B/5-19th Special Forces Group, headquartered in Pueblo, CO. This elite 
group of soldiers is known for parachuting at high altitudes, 
rappelling from helicopters face first, and furtively permeating enemy 
lines. In December 2001, he was placed on active duty to serve in 
Operation Noble Eagle.
  Sergeant Daniel Romero is survived by his wife Stephanie, mother 
Geralyn, father Michael, and sisters Gabrielle and Stephanie. I am sure 
I speak for this entire Nation when I say our thoughts and prayers go 
out to the Romero family. May God send His grace upon them during the 
time of this tragic loss, and may Daniel's bravery and selflessness 
become the proud example for all those actively serving in America's 
War Against Terrorism.

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