[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E572]
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                 HONORING SERGEANT JONATHAN N. HARTMAN

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2004

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, as we pray for all those in our armed 
services who find themselves in harm's way, I rise to pay tribute to a 
soldier from my home state who gave his life to his country during 
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Sergeant Jonathan N. Hartman, age 27, of Jacksonville, Florida, died 
April 17, 2004 in Dwaniyan, Iraq. Sergeant Hartman was assigned to the 
Army's 2nd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division, 
based in Friedburg, Germany.
  Mr. Speaker, Sergeant Hartman is the epitome of a great American. He 
served his country with pride. He served his country without question. 
Sergeant Hartman served his country because he loved his country. For 
his service, his honor, his dedication, and his sacrifice, I know I 
speak for the entire Congress and for good Americans everywhere when I 
say, thank you.
  Mr. Speaker, there are no words that can be said here today that will 
erase the sorrow and pain of this loss. What we can say, and what we 
can do, is continue to support this mission, the men and women who are 
fighting for this great country, and pray for his loved ones. It is the 
service and dedication of men and women like Sergeant Hartman's that 
make the United States safer, more secure, and a great nation.