[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E995]
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                             FALLEN HEROES

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                               speech of

                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, it is with great reflection that I rise to 
recognize the hundreds of thousands of soldiers serving in our armed 
services today around the world, and to remember those who have made 
the ultimate sacrifice in the protection of our great country.
  This has been a difficult year for many families in Minnesota, 
particularly those who have loved ones serving overseas in the armed 
forces. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the global campaign 
against terrorism have required much of the American people and the 
sacrifices are significant. War has separated thousands of Americans 
from their loved ones. Many families have not seen their fathers and 
mothers, brothers and sisters, or friends and relatives for many 
months.
  Today, the House rises in a moment of silence to recognize our fallen 
heroes. I would like to specifically mention the eight Minnesotans 
whose selfless acts of heroism in Iraq over the past year cost them 
their lives: Jim Herrgott, 20, of Shakopee; Brian Hellermann, 35, of 
Freeport; Dale Panchot, 26, of Northhome; Patrick Dorff, 32, of 
Buffalo; Matthew Milczark, 18, of Kettle River; Levi Angell, 20, of 
Cloquet; Moises Langhorst, 19, of Moose Lake; and Tyler Fey, 22, of 
Eden Prairie. Their service and their spirit live on in the memory of 
all Minnesotans.
  This Memorial Day, I urge all Minnesotans to pause and remember those 
who have served our nation and those that continue to serve today. The 
debt of gratitude we owe these brave men and a woman is great and we 
must never forget their sacrifices for our freedom.

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