[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 30, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E476]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO SGT. ROBERT JEPSEN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 30, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise and pay tribute to 
an outstanding patriot from my home state of Colorado. Sergeant Robert 
Jepsen recently returned from serving our nation in Operation Iraqi 
Freedom. While there, Robert was injured in a terrorist bombing attack 
near Baghdad. Sadly, the attack also claimed the lives of three of 
Robert's fellow 82nd Airborne Paratroopers. While we mourn the loss of 
Robert's comrades, I think it is appropriate to call the attention of 
this body of Congress, and our nation, to the sacrifices that Robert 
and his fellow soldiers have made on behalf of a grateful nation.
  After graduating from high school, Robert answered his country's call 
to duty when he entered the United States Army. From the outset, it was 
clear that Robert had the qualities of a tremendous soldier. His 
bravery, intelligence and outstanding leadership did not go unnoticed, 
and Robert earned his Ranger Tab with the 101st Airborne Division, (Air 
Assault).
  Throughout his recovery, Robert has drawn on the qualities that made 
him a great soldier. He continues to maintain a positive attitude and 
high spirits while recuperating at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and 
plans to return to school to realize his dream of becoming a 
pediatrician.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise and pay tribute to Sergeant 
Robert Jepsen. Robert's personal sacrifice and unwavering heroism is 
the true embodiment of patriotism. On behalf of my fellow Coloradoans, 
and Americans, I wish to thank Robert for his bravery and noble 
service.

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