[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 140 (Thursday, September 20, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1944-E1945]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO MARINE CPL CARLOS OROZCO

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2007

  Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Marine Cpl. Carlos Gil Orozco, who died on September 10th while out on 
patrol in AI-Anbar province.
  In 1993, Carlos and his family immigrated to San Joe, California from 
Colombia, in search of a better life. Carlos graduated from Willow Glen 
High School, and later decided to join the Marines with the support of 
his family. Carlos was described by friends as a good American, who 
will be sorely missed. More than 300 mourners gathered in downtown San 
Jose this past Monday to attend his memorial service.
  On behalf of this Congress and California's 16th Congressional 
District, I offer Carlos's family our deepest condolences as they cope 
with this painful loss. We are so thankful for his dedicated service to 
our country. Our thoughts and prayers are with Carlos's family and 
friends.

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