[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 8 (Tuesday, February 1, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S687]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        CORPORAL NATHAN SCHUBERT

  Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to Cpl Nathan 
Schubert, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, who died on January 26, 
2005, while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  Corporal Schubert was a member of the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine 
Division based out of Kaneohe Bay, HI.
  Answering America's call to the military, Corporal Schubert joined 
the U.S. Marines in October 2001. His brother, Matthew, remembers him 
as a skilled athlete and a pheasant hunter. Corporal Schubert was 
carefree and a bit of a joker. His sister, Elizabeth, remembered that, 
``He would sometimes wrap stuff from around the house to give as gag 
gifts.''
  Corporal Schubert courageously served our country with great 
distinction and, as a hero, died as a proud member of our Armed Forces. 
He served as a model of the loyalty, dedication, and military 
professionalism that is required for the preservation of freedom. The 
thoughts and prayers of my family, as well as our Nation's, are with 
his family during this time of mourning. As well, our thoughts continue 
to be with all those families who have children, spouses, parents, and 
other loved ones serving overseas.
  The lives of countless people were enormously enhanced by Nathan's 
goodwill and service. He inspired all those who knew him and our Nation 
is a far better place because of his life. All Americans owe Nathan, 
and the other soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense 
of freedom, a great debt of gratitude for their service.
  I join with all South Dakotans in expressing my sympathies to the 
friends and family of Corporal Schubert. I know that he will always be 
missed, but his service to our Nation will never be forgotten.

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