[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1230]
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  IN MEMORY OF PFC STEPHEN M. LASHINSKY (UNITED STATES ARMY) AND SGT 
                JAMES F. FORDYCE (UNITED STATES MARINES)

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                            HON. CURT WELDON

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 21, 2006

  Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, without exception, each of 
us who has the honor of serving in Congress does not have to look far 
from home for our American heroes. In my 7th Congressional District, 
the Newtown Township Supervisors recently hosted a ceremony at their 
June 12 meeting to recognize the sacrifice of two mothers whose sons 
were killed in action. The fallen soldiers come from different 
generations but are forever united in spirit as they join all who have 
given their lives serving in our Armed Forces to preserve our rights 
and freedoms. Every person who dies in the line of duty commands the 
eternal gratitude of the American people.
  PFC Stephen M. Lashinsky was killed while serving in Vietnam and SGT 
Jimmy Fordyce died along with ten other marines in a helicopter crash 
off the east coast of Africa in February 2006. Both PFC Stephen 
Lashinsky and SGT Fordyce joined the military with a strong desire to 
serve and protect our country. In doing so, they made that incredible 
commitment, putting their lives on the line to accomplish their 
mission. It is because of soldiers like PFC Stephen M. Lashinsky and 
SGT Jimmy Fordyce that our country remains free today. We must commit 
to remembering forever their lives and valiant sacrifices.
  Our thoughts and prayers are with our fallen service men and women 
and their families. May God bless them and all Americans serving with 
honor today.

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