[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 14 (Thursday, February 10, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H527]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING SPECIALIST LYLE RYMER, II

  (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of America's 
bravest, Specialist Lyle Rymer, II, who was a lifelong resident of the 
Fort Smith, Oklahoma, area. Lyle was recently killed in Iraq while 
honorably serving his country.
  A member of Arkansas Army National Guard's 239th Engineering Company, 
Lyle was killed by an enemy sniper on January 28 while guarding members 
of his unit who were erecting barricades in preparation for the Iraqi 
elections. Lyle was a true hero who was on the ground, helping a new 
democracy prepare for their first free elections in over 50 years.
  It seems that universally the members of Lyle's unit have the utmost 
respect for him. In news reports, they described him as a go-getter, 
someone who always strived to achieve more than was asked of him.
  Mr. Speaker, Specialist Lyle Rymer, II, at the age of 24, made the 
ultimate sacrifice for his country. He is a true American hero. I ask 
my colleagues to keep Lyle's family and friends in their thoughts and 
prayers during these difficult times.

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