[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 63 (Friday, May 19, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E903]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           PAYING TRIBUTE TO CORPORAL SHAWN T. LASSWELL, JR.

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 19, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Corporal Shawn T. 
Lasswell Jr. who died on April 23, 2006 while in support of Operation 
Iraqi Freedom and defending America.
  Corporal Lasswell, who was assigned to C Troop, 7th Squadron, 10th 
Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, died in Taji, Iraq when an 
improvised explosive device detonated near his military vehicle. 
Lasswell, who grew up in Alton, Illinois was laid to rest in Arlington 
National Cemetery.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of Corporal Shawn T. 
Lasswell Jr. Corporal Lasswell made the ultimate sacrifice for his 
country while fighting the War on Terror and defending democracy and 
freedom.

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