[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E36]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF CHARLES G. HAIGHT

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 21, 2004

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, Spc. Charles G. Haight, 23, of 
Fort Lewis, Washington, died on December 26, 2003 in Iraq. Spc. Haight 
was a member of the Army's 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer 
Group based in Washington, and was killed when his vehicle struck an 
improvised explosive device. He is survived by his wife Michelle and 
his 10-month-old son of Fort Lewis, Washington. He is the son of Donald 
G. and Lilian Haight of Piedmont, Alabama.
  Charles Haight was eager to serve his country, Mr. Speaker, and 
dreamed of becoming a nurse after college. He 'attended Pleasant Valley 
High School in Calhoun County, and was known for his musicianship in 
the band and his athletic ability on the football field. Like every 
other soldier, he dutifully left behind his family and loved ones to 
serve our country overseas.
  Words cannot express the sense of sadness we have for his family, and 
for the gratitude our country feels for his service. Spc. Haight died 
serving not just the United States, but the entire cause of liberty, on 
a noble mission to help spread the cause of freedom in Iraq and 
liberate an oppressed people from tyrannical rule.
  We will forever hold him closely in our hearts, and remember his 
sacrifice and that of his family as a remembrance of his bravery and 
willingness to serve.
  Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the House's remembrance on this mournful 
day.

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