[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 98 (Monday, July 24, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1498]
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                 IN HONOR OF SERGEANT ROBERT P. KASSIN

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                             HON. TOM UDALL

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 24, 2006

  Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of SGT Robert P. Kassin.
  Robert dedicated his life to serving his country, and last Sunday, 
July 16, he made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in Afghanistan.
  Sergeant Kassin was killed near Larzab, in Afghanistan's Zabul 
province, when his platoon came under enemy fire. He died proudly, 
eager to defend our Nation and help the people of Afghanistan.
  For almost a decade, Robert faithfully defended his country. After 
graduating from high school in Clovis, NM, he joined the Army in 
September 1996, volunteering for deployment and reenlisting shortly 
after arriving in Afghanistan. Robert took pride in all that he did, 
and this was apparent to all who knew him.
  Robert leaves behind his parents, Robert Joseph and Lucia Kassin of 
Clovis, his 7-year-old son, his wife, Judy, and two stepdaughters. His 
son and stepdaughters will grow up proud of their father, Sergeant 
Kassin, knowing that he gave his all in service to our country.
  Our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies are with Robert's family 
and friends during this time of great loss. We will always remember his 
bravery and the sacrifice he made proudly serving our great Nation.

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