[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1128]
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           HONORING THE LIFE OF ARMY SERGEANT CHARLES J. WEBB

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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 Sergeant Charles J. Webb. 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.
  Sergeant Webb leaves behind the most important legacy any man can 
leave: a strong and healthy family who knows he loved them with all his 
heart. His love and commitment to his wife Stephanie is the best 
testament to his character and to his heart.
  Sergeant Webb had aspirations to be a high school History Teacher. He 
is remembered as a loyal and committed soldier, and I have no doubt he 
would have extended his sense of duty and commitment to the teaching 
profession and would have been an effective and motivating teacher.
  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 Sergeant Webb'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.
  Charles, 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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