[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 27, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1849]
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             IN HONOR OF THE 2ND BATTALION, 127TH INFANTRY

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                            HON. MARK GREEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 26, 2006

  Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor and privilege to 
recognize before this House the courageous men and women of the 
Wisconsin National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry who recently 
returned from their deployment overseas.
  For over a year, the 127th Infantry was based at Camp Navistar on the 
border of Kuwait and Iraq. The vast majority of their missions were 
near Camp Cedar, otherwise known as the ``Cedar Run,'' where they 
served under perilous conditions as escorts for military and civilian 
convoys in armored trucks. The infantry was also called on to take 
longer missions into war-torn Baghdad, battling deadly roadside bombs 
and surprise enemy attacks. These brave men and women put their lives 
on the line each and every day to fight for democracy and freedom. But 
their commitment wasn't without heartache. Three courageous members of 
the 127th Infantry lost their lives carrying the torch of liberty in 
Iraq and their service will always be remembered.
  Mr. Speaker, there's no question the 127th Infantry helped nourish 
the seeds of liberty in Iraq, and their service and sacrifice are to be 
commended. It is my honor to recognize their brave efforts today, and 
on behalf of the citizens of Wisconsin's Eighth Congressional District, 
I say thank you and welcome home. You truly are our heroes.

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