[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2549-E2550]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN MEMORIAM OF CPL. ROBERT ``BOBBY'' D. ROBERTS

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 8, 2003

  Mr. MICA.  Mr. Speaker, it is with the deepest sadness that I report 
the death of Corporal Robert D. Roberts, a native of Winter Park, 
Florida, who died in service to our Nation on November 22nd while 
serving in Iraq.
  I extend my deepest sympathy to his widow Jill, his 3 year old son 
Jacob, and his family. Bobby, as he was affectionately known, died

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in a tragic accident as he was fulfilling his military obligation to 
our Nation.
  Cpl. Roberts was a member of the United States Army and served in the 
position of Tank Gunner. His devotion and commitment to our U.S. 
Military were legendary among the family members he leaves behind. 
Prior to his death, he personally reiterated to his family the 
importance of his mission and his dedication to serving our Nation in 
this time of international conflict.
  I am most saddened to lose this dedicated American soldier, a Winter 
Park native and the son-in-law of a wonderful friend, Karen Mendenhall. 
During services that were conducted at the First Baptist Church of 
Oviedo on Friday, December 5th, Bobby was remembered by his brother and 
parents as a wonderful member of the family, a devoted Christian and a 
committed American soldier.
  We extend our deepest sympathies to Cpl. Roberts' parents, Chuck and 
Joann, on the loss of their beloved son. We commend his brother, Lance 
Corporal Chris Roberts, for his courage and dedicated service in the 
United States Marine Corps. And to all those in Bobby's family who have 
suffered this great loss, we give the eternal thanks of a grateful 
Nation.

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