[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 140 (Thursday, September 20, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1937]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO CORPORAL JASON LAFLEUR

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                          HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2007

  Mr. SALAZAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the courage and 
sacrifice of CPL Jason K. LaFleur of Ignacio, Colorado.
  On August 4th, Corporal LaFleur was killed while on patrol during 
combat operations south of Baghdad. Corporal LaFleur was a member of 
the Army's 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat 
Team, 25th Infantry Division, Ft. Richardson, Alaska.
  Jason LaFleur was an accomplished scholar, athlete, and musician. His 
family and friends watched with pride as his list of accomplishments 
grew during his service in the United States Army.
  Corporal LaFleur earned many of the Army's distinguished honors, 
including the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. In doing so, he has 
earned the respect not only of his community, but of a proud State and 
a grateful Nation as well.
  Thank you for this opportunity to recognize and honor one of 
Colorado's fallen heroes.

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