[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1297]
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             HONORING THE LIFE OF CORPORAL ANDY D. ANDERSON

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 28, 2006

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of Corporal Andy D. Anderson one of the true heroes of the 
conflict in Iraq, and to recognize his service to our Nation.
  Corporal Anderson, a longtime resident of Falls Church, VA, graduated 
from J.E.B. Stuart High School in 2001. While at Stuart, he enjoyed a 
prolific athletic career. He was a leader of the football team and was 
among the leading scorers in the county in basketball. After a year of 
college, he followed in his father's footsteps and enlisted in the 
Army, in which he was assigned to the Army's B Company, 46th Engineer 
Battalion at Fort Rucker, AL.
  Just a few weeks ago, Cpl. Anderson had been home to visit his family 
in Vienna, VA. He proposed to his high school sweetheart and impressed 
friends and relatives with his self-assurance.
  Corporal Anderson was ambitious and selfless, hoping to make the Army 
a career. Tragically, on June 6, 2006, Cpl. Anderson gave his last full 
measure for our Nation, when he was killed by mortar fire in Ar Ramadi, 
Iraq.
  Corporal Anderson is survived by his father, Harold Anderson, mother 
Xiomara Mena, and his brothers Rafael and Randall.
  Words cannot express the gratitude we feel toward those who have made 
the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This is a debt that can never 
be repaid. I hope the family of Cpl. Anderson, who are suffering in the 
wake of the loss, will take some solace in knowing that we will never 
forget Cpl. Anderson's sacrifice or the sacrifices made by other 
patriots like him in the defense of our Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I call upon my colleagues to remember in our minds and 
in our hearts the bravery and sacrifice of Cpl. Andy D. Anderson, as 
well as that of all the men and women of the armed services who 
honorably protect the American people.

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