[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             FALLEN HEROES

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                               speech of

                        HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor and privilege for me to 
participate today in this opportunity for members of the House to pay 
tribute to fallen heroes across the Nation and in our individual 
Districts.
  It is difficult to find the right words to adequately express the 
deep respect I have for those who have sacrificed their lives for our 
great Nation. America would not have been born, nor would our Nation's 
citizens enjoy the unparalleled blessings of liberty, freedom, and 
justice for all, but for the courageous and selfless sense of 
patriotism of countless men and women throughout America's history such 
as the fallen heroes we honor today.
  These are the names of the heroes, with ties to the 19th 
Congressional District of Pennsylvania, who gave their lives for us 
while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan: Army Specialist Ryan G. Carlock; 
Army Specialist Martin W. Kondor; Army Specialist George A. Mitchell; 
Navy SEAL Petty Officer 1st Class Neil Roberts; and Army Staff Sergeant 
Kimberly A. Voelz.
  My deepest sympathies go out to the family members and friends of our 
fallen heroes. I hope all citizens will keep them in our prayers and 
forever remember the selfless sacrifices that these heroes have made on 
our behalf.

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