[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E381]
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                  HONORING THE LIFE OF BRIAN J. SCHOFF

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                           HON. LINCOLN DAVIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 15, 2006

  Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay my respects 
to Corporal Brian J. Schoff for his service to a grateful nation. 
Corporal Schoff may have given his life in defense of his country, but 
his soul and spirit will live on to the many who knew him. During a 
funeral procession in Manchester, Tennessee hundreds of people stood 
outside their homes and along the road to honor their fallen soldier.
  Corporal Schoff, a member of 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 
4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, was awarded a 
posthumous promotion from Private First Class to Corporal, a Purple 
Heart, the Bronze Star, and Good Conduct Medal for his service.
  While I didn't know Corporal Schoff personally, I do know the quality 
of our soldiers serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the globe. 
They are caring, patriotic, God-fearing men and women. I wish to extend 
my heartfelt appreciation to Brian Schoff for his selfless sacrifice. 
May he live on in eternal happiness with his Lord in heaven.
  Corporal Schoff is survived by his father, Brian L. Schoff; his 
mother, Cathy Odle; his stepfather, Kenneth Odle; stepsisters, Alicia 
Burgess and LaDawn Mauk; stepmother, Debra Schoff; and his half-sister, 
Brianna Schoff.

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