[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 99 (Friday, July 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING MICHAEL BARKEY

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                           HON. RALPH REGULA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 15, 2004

  Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, with great sorrow I rise today to recognize 
Michael Barkey, a constituent from the 16th District of Ohio, who gave 
his life fighting for our country. National Guard Sgt. Barkey died in 
an accident while serving with the 1484th transportation company in 
Iraq.
  A football standout at Northwest High School in Canal Fulton Ohio, 
Barkey was known as a leader on and off the field. Family, friends, and 
coaches all recognized this young man's strong values and commitment to 
honor and integrity. He began his career with the National Guard to 
help pay his way through the University of Akron and was carrying on a 
long family tradition of military service.
  This outstanding young man showed courage and a commitment to protect 
those who could not protect themselves. Without people of his moral 
fortitude, our Nation would not stand. Sgt. Barkey carried a medallion 
with the inscription ``With God all things are possible.'' We must 
trust that the dedication of men and women like Sgt. Barkey will create 
a safer America.
  Sergeant Barkey and his family will be forever in our hearts and 
prayers. May we keep them in mind as they struggle through this 
difficult period of mourning.

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