[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E980]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                             FALLEN HEROES

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                               speech of

                            HON. DAN BURTON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Mr. BURTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in observance of Memorial Day 
and to honor three fallen soldiers from the Fifth District of Indiana 
who so bravely sacrificed their own lives in Iraq so that Iraqi 
citizens may one day share in the same freedoms as citizens of our 
great Nation.
  America collectively grieves at the loss of her sons and daughters, 
but we cannot fully appreciate the enormity of the losses their family 
and friends have suffered. All we can do is remember that the price of 
our liberty bears an enormous cost. I am reminded of the words of 
General George S. Patton, who commanded the U.S. Third Army in the 
Second World War: ``We should not mourn these brave men, but rather 
thank God that such men lived.'' It is the determination and 
willingness of these young men and women to defend our Nation that 
safeguards all our freedom. We should not and will not soon forget our 
sons' and daughters' heroic service.
  Private First Class Deryk Lyell Hallal (Marine Corps; April 7, 2004), 
Private First Class Christopher E. Hudson (Army; March 21, 2004), and 
Sergeant Jarrod W. Black (Army; December 12, 2003) from the Fifth 
District of Indiana will forever be remembered in the hearts and minds 
of their family and friends. These three soldiers gave their lives 
helping free an enslaved people while protecting the world from the 
scourge of terrorism. We are grateful that there are men like these who 
are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our great Nation. 
Memorial Day will forever serve as a reminder of their sacrifices as 
well as all of the past, present, and future heroes who have fought and 
will so bravely fight to protect our Nation.

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