[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1433]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF PRIVATE BRANDON ULYSSES SLOAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 9, 2003

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
United States Army Private Brandon Ulysses Sloan, who bravely and 
selflessly answered the call to duty and made the ultimate sacrifice on 
behalf of our country.
  Private Sloan's young life was defined by family, faith, friends and 
community. A gentle and kind soul, Private Sloan lived his life with 
great joy and energy. He easily forged lasting friendships and was 
quick with a smile, kind word, or helping hand. Private Sloan was also 
an exceptional athlete, and he developed a love for baseball and 
football.
  Private Sloan's family and friends were central to his life. He 
gained personal strength and faith from those who knew him best and 
loved him most--his father, Reverend Tandy U. Sloan; his mother, 
Kimberly T. Sloan; and his sister, Brittney Sloan.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Private Brandon Ulysses Sloan, whose honor, commitment and bravery 
will be remembered always. I offer my deepest condolences to the family 
of Private Sloan--his beloved parents, Reverend Tandy U. and Kimberly 
T. Sloan; his beloved sister, Brittney Sloan; his adoring grandmothers, 
Dr. Rementa Pippen and Luberta Sloan; and his extended family and many 
friends.
  The significant sacrifice, service, and bravery that characterized 
the life of Private Brandon Ulysses Sloan will forever be honored and 
remembered by the Cleveland community, and the entire nation. And 
within the hearts of his family and friends, the bonds of love and 
memories created in life by Private Sloan will never be broken, and 
will live on for all time.

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