[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E932]
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       HONORING THE COURAGE OF ARMY STAFF SERGEANT TARIK JACKSON

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 2003

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Army Staff Sergeant, Tarik 
Jackson, a graduate of Miami Springs High School, is a pride to the 
Florida Community. During an ambush on March 23 near Nasiriyah, 
Southern Iraq, he was shot while trying to get several injured soldiers 
out of the way of enemy fire. Motivated by his indescribable bravery, 
Sergeant Jackson walked for a mile after he had been shot in the arm, 
hip and thigh, and encouraged others to keep going.
  The Purple Heart Staff Sergeant Jackson was awarded correctly 
recognizes his exemplary character and great courage.
  I am glad to hear that the doctors expect Army Staff Sergeant Tarik 
Jackson to fully recover, although I understand that he will need 
months of rehabilitation.
  Mr. Speaker, Sergeant Jackson's injury only crystallizes the great 
risk and danger these brave men and women experience in the name of the 
people of the United States. We never forget that the peace and 
prosperity that we enjoy are founded on the sacrifices made by those 
who have been maimed or killed in war throughout our nation's history. 
They have earned our gratitude and respect.

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