[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 75 (Wednesday, June 2, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E997]
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                             FALLEN HEROES

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 2, 2004

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Sheldon Schulman, a Vietnam Veteran who gave his life fighting for our 
freedom and security.
  In honor of Memorial Day, I had the pleasure of recognizing the late 
First Lieutenant Sheldon Schulman for his heroism and bravery as a U.S. 
Soldier who fought in the Vietnam War until his death on June 19, 1967.
  Lieutenant Schulman served his country as an officer in the Army. He 
was killed as the result of a gun shot wound inflicted during a battle 
on the Mekong Delta. Also lost that day were three of his closest 
friends who had served with him since their days in Officer Candidate 
School. Lieutenant Schulman was only twenty four.
  I had the honor of presenting his family with medals Lieutenant 
Schulman earned during his service to our nation. They included Silver 
Star, Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service 
Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign 
Ribbon, the Sharp Shooter Badge and Rifle Bar, and two Marksman Badges, 
Machine Gun Bar, and Rifle Bar, as well as the Purple Heart, the oldest 
military decoration in the world.
  I am humbled by the courage and sacrifice of First Lieutenant Sheldon 
Schulman. I am thankful for the gift of freedom that he fought to 
protect. We must never forget Sheldon Schulman and those soldiers who 
paid the ultimate price on our behalf.

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