[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE LIFE OF ARMY PRIVATE FIRST CLASS MARLIN T. ROCKHOLD

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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 Private First Class Marlin T. Rockhold. 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.
  Private First Class Rockhold 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 Davonna, and 
his desire to adopt and nurture their daughter Therashia is the best 
testament to his character and to his heart.
  Private First Class Rockhold's joy for life and his commitment to the 
men and women he served with are remembered by his family, his friends, 
and his fellow soldiers. He used his incredible sense of humor and 
memorable smile to ease the worries, fears, and disappointments of 
those around him. His positive attitude will remain in the hearts of 
those who knew and loved him.
  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 Private First Class Rockhold'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.
  Marlin, 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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