[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 95 (Thursday, July 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF SERGEANT KIP JACOBY

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2005

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a courageous 
young man who died while serving our country in the war in Afghanistan.
  Sergeant Kip Jacoby was a 21-year-old Florida resident who is 
described by his classmates as someone with a brilliant smile and 
perfect charm. He joined the Army a few short months after high school 
graduation and has served our Nation for three years as a member of the 
Special Forces ``Night Stalkers''. Kip loved his country and served 
honorably. On the Army's Web site, his family posted a message stating, 
``He loved what he was doing, he knew the risks, and he was proud to be 
a soldier, fighting, so others wouldn't have to.''
  On June 28, 2005, Kip was one of 16 soldiers whose helicopter was hit 
by an insurgent's rocket-propelled grenade. He was part of an elite 
American military team that was on mission to clear anti-governmental 
forces from Kumar Province of eastern Afghanistan. Kip Jacoby was 
awarded the Purple Heart posthumously.
  Mr. Speaker, the people of this Nation will be forever grateful for 
Kip's selfless sacrifice and valiant service to our country. He died to 
protect freedom for America and to provide freedom for millions around 
the globe.
  Sergeant Jacoby's distinguished service and commitment to freedom 
will never be forgotten.

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