[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 90 (Friday, June 25, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1287]
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             IN MEMORY OF U.S. ARMY PRIVATE VAN RYAN MARCUM

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 25, 2004

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of U.S. Army 
Private Van Ryan Marcum. Ryan passed away on June 19, 2004 during a 
training accident in Ft. Benning, GA. He was just 21 years old and a 
native of my hometown, Prescott, AR.
  Upon graduation from high school, Ryan enlisted in the U.S. Army and 
was qualified for the elite Rangers program. Those who knew Ryan well 
say he was extremely intelligent, resourceful and determined. He had a 
love of flying and this passion drove him to become an airborne ranger.
  Ryan enlisted for full time service in the U.S. Army where he 
received the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service 
Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.
  My heartfelt condolences go out to Ryan's family. We have a lost a 
brave young man and his legacy will live on through those who knew him 
well and counted him as a friend.

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