[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 21, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1232]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORNG THE LIFE OF SOLDIER COLBY FARNAN

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 21, 2006

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I have the honor today to recognize the life 
of Army Spec. Colby Farnan of Weston, Missouri, who passed away in 
Taji, Iraq while in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a son, 
brother, and friend Colby is missed by many.
  Colby was a strong member of our community. He was active in various 
high school sports, where he nurtured the leadership skills and sense 
of teamwork that so many people came to admire. His service as a coach 
in the youth baseball league was just one example of his desire for 
wanting to help our community. Colby's service to our country was an 
extension of his support of the community and a commitment to making a 
better future for us all.
  I offer my condolences and support to the many people that Colby had 
an impact on. In the wake of their loss, the Farnan family has embarked 
on a campaign to honor our fine men and women who have perished in 
Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
  The family and community of Weston, Missouri are raising money to 
provide communities with Battlefield Cross statues to remember the 
lives of the fine Americans that gave their life for their country.
  The lives of all our soldiers are remembered everyday and the efforts 
by the Farnan family and friends can be appreciated all Americans. I am 
exceptionally proud of our troops, their families, and their 
communities in their support of one another. All of Northwest Missouri 
and America should follow the example that is being set by the people 
of Weston, Missouri in their 5K Walk to Remember fundraiser and support 
of our troops.

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