[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2096-E2097]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           SSGT RUSSELL SLAY

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor SSGT Russell 
Slay and to extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
  Staff Sergeant Slay was a constituent of the 29th District of Texas, 
and a true hero, who died on November 9, 2004 while serving his country 
in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Russell Slay joined the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 18, and had 
served his country

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for 10 years. Staff Sergeant Slay was assigned to the 2d Amphibious 
Assault Vehicle Battalion, 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 
Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, CA. 
Staff Sergeant Slay was killed in the line of duty during Operation 
Iraqi Freedom while conducting combat operations in the Al Anbar 
Province.
  Russell Slay leaves behind his father Roy Slay, his mother Donna 
Slay, and his step mother Peggy Slay, along with his two children 
Morgan, 9, and Walker, 5, who live in Humble.
  I know his parents, family and friends are devastated by this loss, 
but they should be proud of the great man Russell Slay had become and 
that he died a hero while serving his country. America does not forget 
those who make the ultimate sacrifice.
  His loss will be felt by all of Houston, and I ask that you remember 
the Slay family in your thoughts and prayers.

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