[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 45 (Friday, April 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E509]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         PFC LEROY SANDOVAL JR.

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 1, 2004

  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my deepest 
sympathies to the family and friends of Pfc. Leroy Sandoval Jr., who 
died while bravely serving our country in Iraq.
  Pfc. Sandoval was from Houston, Texas and graduated in 2000 from 
Harvest Christian Academy. He joined the Marines on May 19, 2003 and 
attended basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. 
Pfc. Sandoval was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 
1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, in Camp Pendleton, 
California.
  On March 26, 2004, less than 2 weeks after arriving in Iraq, Pfc. 
Sandoval suffered a fatal bullet wound in a gunfight between the 600 
Marines stationed in Fallujah, Iraq, and rebel insurgents.
  I know his parents, family and friends are devastated by this loss, 
but Pfc. Sandoval's family can be proud knowing that he died a hero 
while serving his country.
  His loss will be felt by all of Houston, our state, and our Nation, 
and I ask that you remember the family in your thoughts and prayers.

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