[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 97 (Wednesday, July 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1284]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE FOX COMPANY, A MARINE CORPS RESERVE UNIT FROM UTAH

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                           HON. CHRIS CANNON

                                of utah

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 17, 2002

  Mr. CANNON. Mr. Speaker, after the tragic events of September 11, 
Americans have shown their patriotism and support for the War on Terror 
in various ways, such as voting, volunteering and serving in the armed 
forces. One such group of patriots is the men and women of the Fox 
Company, a Marine Corps Reserve unit from my home State of Utah. These 
Marines were recently called to active duty and sent to Camp Pendleton, 
California, assigned to Homeland Security. They have left their 
families, friends, homes and careers to defend and protect us, standing 
as bulwark for our freedom.
  Today I wish to thank those men and women of the Fox Company for 
accepting that call of duty. These Marines have willingly put their 
lives on the line to defend the freedom that this country enjoys. 
Though they have not yet been deployed to fight the enemy overseas, 
these Marines play a vital role in securing our safety and liberty. 
Their service and determination to uphold and defend our rights must 
not go unnoticed. They should be recognized and appreciated by all 
Utahns and all Americans.
  I would also like to recognize the families of these Marines. Their 
support, sacrifice and love are the driving force and inspiration 
behind the Fox Company. These Utah families are not only facing the 
absence of a father, husband, mother or wife, but also financial 
hardship due to the significantly decreased income from established 
careers so they may serve full time. This is no easy task, but one that 
these families willingly take on as their part in operation Enduring 
Freedom.
  I commend the courage and patriotism of the Marine Reserve Fox 
Company. They are admirably performing an honorable job to defend and 
support the flag at a time when evil enemies are attempting to tear 
down the institutions that protect the freedom Americans have worked 
long to build. We should all be thankful for the sacrifice and work of 
the Fox Company.

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