[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E501]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              A TRIBUTE TO U.S. ARMY CAPTAIN DAVID ROZELLE

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize U.S. Army Captain 
David Rozelle for his brave service to our country. Captain Rozelle, of 
the 3rd Armored Cavalry, was injured in June 2003 while serving in Hit, 
Iraq. His Humvee hit an anti-tank mine, which severely injured his 
right foot and leg and later had to be amputated. Captain Rozelle 
earned the Bronze Star with Valor and the Purple Heart for his bravery 
and courage through this trying ordeal.
  Captain Rozelle returns to active duty in Iraq this month as the 
first amputee in recent history to reenter the battlefield. Captain 
Rozelle suffered through many months of rehabilitation and has recently 
released a book describing his trials called Back in Action: An 
American Soldier's Story of Courage, Faith and Fortitude.
  Captain Rozelle, now 32 years old, grew up in Texas with his parents 
John and Judy Rozelle. Always an active athlete, he graduated from 
Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, where he left the 
football team to participate in the Army ROTC program. His wife, Kim, 
and 18-month old son Forrest are currently residing in Colorado.
  Captain Rozelle is a man worthy of great honor. He has overcome many 
challenges through his recovery from his injury and his strength and 
courage is shown in his willingness to return to the same battlefield 
where he was first injured. I hope all our colleagues will join in 
honoring and thanking Captain Rozelle for his valiant service to our 
country.

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