[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 18 (Tuesday, February 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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PAYING TRIBUTE TO PVT. JOSHUA MICHAEL MORBERG, KILLED WHILE SERVING HIS 
                            COUNTRY IN IRAQ

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Army 
Pvt. Joshua Michael Morberg, who was killed on Tuesday, December 27th 
2005, at the age of 20, while serving in Iraq. I recognize him today 
for his dedicated service to this country for the cause of freedom in a 
global community.
  Pvt. Joshua Morberg came from a long line of military veterans. His 
grandfather had been in World War II and Korea and he had many other 
family members who have served in every military branch.
  As a child Joshua was described as ``curious'', always asking 
questions and desiring to gain more knowledge. His uncle stated that he 
could never own a radio because Josh would always take it apart and 
never quite put it back together again. Growing up he learned to play 
the violin and in high school he learned to speak Japanese.
  Ever since he was a little boy Joshua wanted to be a soldier. So, in 
2004, he graduated early from Washoe High School to join the military. 
Joshua had only been in Iraq for a few weeks. On Tuesday, December 
27th, while on duty in Baghdad, another patrol came under attack. 
Despite the clear danger, Joshua led the effort to help his fellow 
soldiers. Tragically, Joshua was killed, along with another soldier, 
when an improvised explosive device was detonated.
  For his brave service and individual act of courage Joshua was 
awarded a Bronze Star Medal with Valor device, the Purple Heart and a 
Good Conduct Medal.
  Joshua is survived by his parents, sister Grayce and ``The Rat 
Pack'', who had been his lifelong friends.
  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity I have today, to recognize 
and honor Pvt. Joshua Morberg in front of my colleagues on the floor of 
the House.

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