[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 109 (Tuesday, September 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1757]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING JOSHUA JOEL GRAMLING OF ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2005

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
acknowledge Corporal Joshua Joel Gramling of Zephyrhills, FL, a Marine 
Corps veteran of the war in Iraq. I am proud to join the entire 
Zephyrhills community, his friends and family, and his fellow soldiers 
to welcome Corporal Gramling back safely from Iraq.
  Following his enlistment in the Marine Corps in 1998, Corporal 
Gramling served as a tank gunner for the first four years of his 
service. Following the completion of his four-year duty, Corporal 
Gramling decided to re-enlist in the Marine Corps. Activated before the 
end of the year, Corporal Gramling was deployed to Iraq in March, 2005 
where he served in Regimental Combat Team 8.
  During his time in the Marine Corps, Corporal Gramling has received 
two Good Conduct Medals, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the War on Terrorism 
Service Medal, and the National Defense Medal.
  Born into the military with both parents serving at MacDill Air Force 
Base in Florida, Corporal Gramling comes from a long line of military 
veterans. A proud member of three generations of American military men 
and women, Corporal Gramling continues his family's tradition of 
service to America's Armed Forces. In fact, twelve members of his 
family have served in the Gulf War, the Vietnam War and in World War 
II.
  Mr. Speaker, the entire Zephyrhills Community is proud to have a 
native son and proud soldier return home safely from active duty. True 
American heroes like Corporal Gramling should be honored for their 
service to our nation and for their commitment and sacrifice in battle.

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