[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2486]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN MEMORY OF SECOND LIEUTENANT STUART LILES

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Second Lieutenant 
Stuart Liles of Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, who died on 
November 13, 2007, at the age of 26, while serving our country in 
Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  Second Lieutenant Stuart Liles graduated from Fountain Lake High 
School before attending the University of Central Arkansas. While in 
high school and college, his deep sense of unity and teamwork 
flourished when he joined the ROTC program which was the inspiration 
for his service in the Army National Guard upon graduation.
  Second Lieutenant Liles served our country in the U.S. Military in 
the National Guard, the Army Reserves, and as an active duty soldier in 
the U.S. Army. His proud and honorable service will forever be 
remembered by our nation. He served in the 122d Aviation Support 
Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division based 
at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His bravery, courage and dedication to 
the U.S. Army are exemplified by his service and leadership roles 
within his platoon, where he served as Platoon Leader on active duty.
  Second Lieutenant Liles was a dedicated family man who adored his 
family dearly, and he was also a man of devout faith. As a deeply 
spiritual man, Liles was often proud to have the opportunity to combine 
two of his passions--his faith and his love of acting. In the community 
of Hot Springs, he will always be remembered for his portrayal of Jesus 
in the outdoor musical passion play, ``The Witness.''
  Second Lieutenant Stuart Liles will be remembered as a hero, a son, a 
father and a husband. My deepest condolences go out to his wife Aubre 
Paschal Liles of Little Rock; his daughter Aurora Elisabeth Liles of 
Little Rock; his mother Kristen Liles Quintanella of Hot Springs; his 
sister Erin Long of Saint Mary's, Georgia; his brother Sean Liles of 
Fayetteville; and to his numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be 
missed by his family, his community, his country and all those who knew 
him and called him a friend. I honor Second Lieutenant Stuart Liles for 
his bravery, his patriotism and his service and I will continue to keep 
his family in my deepest thoughts and prayers.

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