[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 8 (Tuesday, February 1, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E117]
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                IN HONOR OF SPECIALIST MICHAEL S. EVANS

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 2005

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a fallen 
soldier who lost his life in the line of duty. On January 28, 2005, 
United States Army Specialist Michael S. Evans died in Baghdad when his 
military vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. 
Specialist Evans was serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Mr. Speaker, Specialist Evans gave his life in the service of his 
country. He answered the call when his Nation needed him. His 
willingness to serve our country has made our Nation safer and more 
secure.
  I hope Michael's wife Melissa, his parents Michael and Wynette, and 
the rest of his family and friends know that our Nation thanks him for 
his service and sacrifice. He served our Nation as a patriot. His 
contribution will never be forgotten.
  Specialist Evans was assigned to B Company, 1088th Engineer 
Battalion, 256th Infantry Brigade, Army National Guard, New Roads, 
Louisiana. Specialist Evans's wife resides in Metaire, Louisiana and 
his parents live in my hometown of Jacksonville, Florida.

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