[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 4, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E19]
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               HONORING LANCE CORPORAL GREGORY PAUL RUND

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                        HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 4, 2005

  Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep regret and heartfelt 
admiration that I rise today to honor a fallen Marine from my district, 
Lance Corporal Gregory Paul Rund of Littleton. Sadly, Lance Corporal 
Rund was killed in the line of duty during combat operations on 
December 11 in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq.
  Lance Corporal Rund was with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine 
Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division based in Camp 
Pendleton, California.
  He was just 21 years old.
  Greg was a 2002 graduate of Columbine High School in Jefferson 
County, where he played football and later made the decision to serve 
his country by joining the Marines. Greg was serving his second tour of 
duty in Iraq when he was killed. He made an indelible impression on all 
who knew him, and will be remembered as a dedicated, energetic and warm 
person who had a great sense of humor.
  Mr. Speaker, my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences go out 
to the family and friends of Lance Corporal Rund. He served his country 
honorably and with distinction, making the ultimate sacrifice fighting 
for freedom and democracy in defense of a grateful nation. He will be 
missed by all who knew and loved him.
  Americans owe him a great debt of gratitude. His dedication and 
bravery will not be forgotten.

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