[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 97 (Friday, June 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1394]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING TOM RETZER, U.S. NAVY SEAL

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                             HON. PAUL RYAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2003

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, the flags of Kenosha 
County in Wisconsin will fly at half-staff in honor of U.S. Navy Seal 
Tom Retzer who was killed in the line of duty in the Near East on June 
25, 2003. His father-in-law and mother-in-law live in Kenosha, and his 
wife and children reside in northern Virginia.
  The loss of this brave U.S. serviceman saddens us and reminds us of 
the dangers our military men and women face every day as they work to 
protect our country and stand up for freedom. Throughout our nation's 
history, courageous individuals like Tom Retzer have been willing to 
put their lives on the line to defend our land and liberty. We owe them 
and their families our support and our deepest gratitude. Without them, 
America's freedom would be fleeting. We honor the memory of Tom Retzer 
and offer prayers for him and his family.

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