[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1614]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  GOD BLESS YOU, JONATHAN DAVID ROZIER

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2003

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak of a 
brave young Dallas area resident, 2nd Lt. Rozier, who was killed in 
combat in Iraq on July 19, 2003. I am humbled and grateful that he was 
willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to this Nation.
  He is our fallen hero. A grateful Nation should never forget that he 
had family, friends, and plans for the future. He was just 25 years of 
age, old enough to dedicate his life to protecting our country. The 
attack happened just three days after his birthday.
  Lt. Rozier was born in Dallas. In 1991 moved his family to Katy, 
Texas. He is a graduate of the Texas A&M University with a bachelor's 
degree in economics, where he and his wife served in the Corps of 
Cadets together.
  Lt. Rozier was a distinguished and decorated soldier. He earned a 
Bronze Star by bravely helping to rescue injured soldiers under fire, 
and by enlisting to serve our country in the armed forces he 
demonstrated his courage and sense of duty. Lt. Rozier made the 
ultimate sacrifice for all of us, and we all owe him immeasurable 
gratitude.
  His uncle, a good and close friend of mine, former DeSoto Mayor 
Richard Rozier expressed to me the sadness of Rozier family the grief 
of those who knew and loved him, including his wife, Jessica and his 
son, Justin.
  Mr. Speaker, Lt. Rozier will always be remembered by his friends, 
family and loved ones and will surely be honored by the entire 
constituency of the Dallas/Forth Worth Metroplex community for his 
bravery and heroism.
  I join with this House and with the people of Dallas/Forth Worth 
Metroplex and Americans all across the country in saying God bless you, 
Jonathan David Rozier. And God bless America.

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