[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 30, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E807-E808]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING SERGEANT FIRST CLASS RANDY REHN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I stand 
before you today to honor a man tragically taken from us while in the 
service of his country. Sergeant First Class Randy Rehn, a graduate of 
Niwot High School in Colorado, was killed while serving in the conflict 
in Iraq. In the Army, Randy directed a crew that operated a Multiple 
Launch Rocket System. I am truly humbled to honor him before this body 
of Congress and this nation. The sacrifice of Randy and his fellow 
soldiers will be long remembered by our grateful Nation.

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  Randy was known as an athlete and a prankster. In high school, he was 
a football player and an all-state wrestler. He was a loving husband 
and the new father of a six-month-old girl. I know that Randy's 
daughter, family and friends take pride in the uniform he wore and the 
ideals for which he fought. Our Nation will long endure due to the 
strength and character of the men and women like Randy who serve our 
country.
  Each generation must renew its commitment to defend our liberties. 
Today in Iraq, a new generation of young Americans is fighting bravely 
for the freedom of others. I know that those who seek the true meaning 
of duty, honor, and sacrifice will find it in dedicated servants like 
Sergeant First Class Randy Rehn.
  Mr. Speaker, I cannot fully express my deep sense of gratitude for 
the sacrifice of this soldier and his family. Throughout our history, 
men and women in uniform have fought our battles with distinction and 
courage. At the dawn of this new century, the United States military 
has once again been called to defend our freedom against a new and 
emerging threat. Soldiers like Randy embody America's determination to 
lead the world in confronting that threat, and Sergeant Rehn's devotion 
to that cause will not be forgotten. Randy has done all Americans proud 
and I know he has the respect, admiration and gratitude of all of my 
colleagues here today.

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