[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 134 (Thursday, October 20, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2137]
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                TRIBUTE TO LANCE CORPORAL CARL L. RAINES

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                           HON. TERRY EVERETT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 20, 2005

  Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an American 
hero from my congressional district who recently gave his life in 
defense of freedom.
  Lance Corporal Carl L. Raines II, age 20, of Enterprise, Alabama, 
died October 6 from an improvised explosive device while conducting 
combat operations against enemy forces near Al Qaim, Iraq.
  He was assigned to Combat Service Support Detachment 21, 2nd Force 
Service Support Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Cherry Point, 
North Carolina. As part of Operation Iraqi Freedom he was attached to 
Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary 
Force.
  I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Lance Corporal Raines and I 
pass along my condolences to his family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Raines of 
Enterprise.
  Lance Corporal Raines' courage and selfless service will be an 
inspiration, to all who treasure freedom. May our grateful Nation 
always honor the memory of his brave service and sacrifice.

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