[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 50 (Thursday, March 27, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S4510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        SSGT. PHILLIP A. JORDAN

 Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
SSgt. Phillip A. Jordan, United States Marine Corps, of Enfield, CT. 
Staff Sergeant Jordan lived as a true patriot and defender of our great 
Nation's principles of freedom and justice. A veteran of Operation 
Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf and Operation Just Cause in Kosovo, 
Staff Sergeant Jordan was a proud family man and an example of the 
powerful American spirit that permeates this Nation's history.
  A member of the 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine 
Expeditionary Brigade, Staff Sergeant Jordan and his unit were ambushed 
when Iraqi soldiers feigned surrender before opening fire. By the time 
the dust settled around this despicable and cowardly act, nine gallant 
marines, including Staff Sergeant Jordan, were dead.
  Staff Sergeant Jordan was more than a marine. He was a husband and a 
father; he was devoted to his friends and to his family. He was known 
as ``Gump'' by those who knew and loved him. He quickly offered a hand 
wherever and whenever needed. Staff Sergeant Jordan was a true citizen 
soldier--a model marine, and a credit to his family, his community, his 
corps, and his country.
  Staff Sergeant Jordan served as a messenger of high justice and 
idealism in the best tradition of American principles and patriotism. I 
am both proud and grateful that we have the kind of fighting force 
exemplified by Staff Sergeant Jordan serving in the Persian Gulf--and 
the strong families back at home sending their love and support.
  Our Nation extends its heartfelt condolences to his wife Amanda and 
his son Tyler. We extend our appreciation for sharing this outstanding 
marine with us, and we offer our prayers and support. You may be 
justifiably proud of his contributions which extend above and beyond 
the normal call of duty.

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