[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1633]
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           IN MEMORY OF CORPORAL TYLER SETH TROVILLION, USMC

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 27, 2005

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Marine Corporal 
Tyler Seth Trovillion, an American hero who lost his life in defense of 
liberty and freedom. He made the ultimate sacrifice so that others 
might know freedom, and I am humbled by his bravery and selflessness.
  Corporal Tyler Trovillion was killed on June 15, 2005 when his 
vehicle hit an improvised explosive device while conducting combat 
operations near Ar Ramadi, Iraq. He was 23 years old. CPL Trovillion 
was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine 
Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Pendleton, CA and was 
operating with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division of 
the U.S. Army, which was attached to 2nd Marine Division, II Marine 
Expeditionary Force. During his funeral service, CPL Trovillion was 
remembered as a fun-loving, hard working man who lived his life not for 
himself, but for others. He was a man filled with the joy of living, 
and we celebrate the life he lived as a son, brother and friend.
  CPL Trovillion is survived by his parents, Mark and Gina Trovillion, 
sisters, Austin and Skye, brother Jazak and fiancee, Rachel Walker.
  I can only imagine the immense pride they feel knowing that CPL 
Tovillion fought for what is just and right in our world. He leaves 
behind a legacy marked by courage, integrity and character. It was an 
honor and a privilege to represent this man in Congress. May God bless 
all those he loved, and may I convey to them my sincerest condolences 
and the gratitude of the American people.

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