[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1123]
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        HONORING THE LIFE OF ARMY SPECIALIST JAMES H. MILLER IV

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2005

  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life and 
legacy of Army Specialist James H. Miller IV. As our country honors our 
military personnel, both past and present, this Memorial Day, I want to 
take this opportunity to remember those who have sacrificed their lives 
for our freedom and security.
  Army Specialist Miller leaves behind a legacy of honor, service, and 
compassion to his family and friends. He died protecting a polling 
location which allowed Iraqis the opportunity to decide their own 
future.
  Army Specialist Miller served as a medic with the United States Army 
and aspired to enter the medical profession and work with trauma 
patients. He is remembered for his commitment to the well-being of his 
fellow soldiers and for his sensitivity to the needs of others. In 
addition, he is remembered for his love of music, and he particularly 
enjoyed playing the drums and guitar. Based on his reputation for 
compassion and commitment to the men and women he medically treated, I 
have no doubt he would have been effective in the medical field.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I pay my last respects to 
a young man who was so full of life; to a young man who had a full and 
bright future ahead of him. I pray Army Specialist Miller's family and 
friends find peace in their hearts, knowing his country is grateful and 
humbled by his sacrifice. I thank our brave men and women in uniform 
for continuing with our mission in Iraq, which is the ultimate tribute 
to our fallen soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen.
  Jimmy, to you I offer my sincere gratitude and my solemn commitment 
to continue to support your friends, the members of your unit, and the 
men and women in Iraq who are continuing without you. Thank you for 
seeing a vision greater than yourself and for the strength of your 
commitment to our country. God bless you.

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