[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 109 (Thursday, September 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1669]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO RICHARD TODD RHODES

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 7, 2006

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Richard 
Todd Rhodes of Wilmington, North Carolina, who sacrificed his life on 
August 17, 2006 while valiantly serving his country as a private 
contractor with Cochise Company in Iraq. Our heartfelt thanks and 
prayers are for his family and friends in this time of grief.
  For eight years, Todd served his country honorably as a member of the 
United States Marine Corps. After serving in Desert Shield/Desert 
Storm, he was employed as a security specialist with United States 
Protection Investigation while in Afghanistan, and most recently, with 
Cochise Company working in Iraq. For twelve years, Todd and his wife, 
Terry, owned and operated Best Video and Audio in Jacksonville, N.C.
  Todd was a loving husband to Terry and a dedicated father to two 
sons, Shaun Rhodes and Ryan Rhodes, all of Wilmington, with whom he 
spent many hours teaching them life lessons and individual skills, such 
as construction and diving. Todd loved life and enjoyed such activities 
as dancing, diving, tennis and sailing. His memory will be forever 
cherished by his family and the friends and co-workers whose lives he 
touched in life's journey.
  As a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and a contractor in Iraq, Todd 
dedicated his career to defending the values this Nation holds dear. By 
risking his life to ensure the safety of others, he made the ultimate 
sacrifice. His valiant actions and steadfast service remind us of the 
gratitude we feel toward him and all the other servicemen and women and 
civilians who have given their lives serving as guardians of this great 
country. Todd was indeed a man of courage and integrity.
  Mr. Speaker, may the memory of Richard Todd Rhodes live on in our 
hearts, and may God's strength and peace be with his family.

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