[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 54 (Thursday, April 3, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E676]
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              HONORING THE LIFE OF CORPORAL PATRICK NIXON

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 3, 2003

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Corporal 
Patrick Nixon, who gave the ultimate sacrifice to his country while 
serving in the United States Marine Corps. Patrick died in fighting 
near Nasiriyah, Iraq.
  Patrick's parents, Debra and David Nixon, live in Gallatin, 
Tennessee, where I have the honor of representing them in this most 
esteemed body. My thoughts and prayers are with Debra and David and the 
rest of Patrick's family and friends. Full of hope and promise and 
sense of duty to his country, Patrick joined the Marine Corps after 
graduating high school in 2000.
  Like his grandfather Joseph and his two brothers, Bill Hudson and Joe 
Nixon, before him, Patrick chose to serve his country by joining the 
Armed Forces. Patrick was a dedicated and courageous Marine. He 
understood the risks of serving in the military and did so with honor. 
This nation owes Patrick and all of the young men and women serving in 
our Armed Forces a huge debt of gratitude.
  Our brave fighting men and women go in harm's way so the rest of us 
can enjoy the liberties of this great democracy. We should never take 
their service to this country for granted. Patrick was a young man who 
dreamed of teaching history one day. Our children will miss the 
opportunity to learn from such a courageous man.
  I have deep admiration for Patrick, who has touched the lives of so 
many. His family, friends and community will never forget him and the 
sacrifice he made to protect the United States of America. God bless 
Patrick and all the men and women who sacrifice so much to protect this 
nation from harm.

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