[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 44 (Friday, April 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO ARMY SERGEANT TROY JENKINS

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                           HON. TERRY EVERETT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2006

  Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the service 
and the memory of Army Sergeant Troy Jenkins of Repton, Alabama in my 
congressional district. He lost his life in defense of freedom on April 
24, 2003.
  Sgt. Jenkins loved his country, serving in both the Marine Corps and 
the Army. He studied Arabic and trained to be a paratrooper. His 
service took him to Afghanistan and Iraq. As a member of the 101st 
Airborne Division, he was standing patrol in Baghdad when a cluster 
bomb exploded, taking his life.
  Sgt. Jenkins was known at home and among his comrades for his 
bravery. He demonstrated it when he put his own life in harm's way to 
protect others from the cluster bomb. He was remembered by his fellow 
soldiers as a friend and a hero; all of America can be proud of his 
service and his dedication to duty.
  I would also like to commend Sgt. Jenkins' mother, Connie Gibson, for 
her efforts to honor the bravery and service of her son and all others 
who have lost their lives defending our great country. She has reached 
out to local veterans and their families to bring our community 
together to pay tribute to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice 
for America.
  On the third anniversary of the loss of Sgt. Jenkins, I send my 
condolences out to his family, including his wife, Amanda, and sons, 
Tristan and Brandon. The thoughts and prayers of America are with you.




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