[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 71 (Thursday, May 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E796]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING SUE SAWYER

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                            HON. TIM MAHONEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2008

  Mr. MAHONEY of Florida. Madam Speaker, today I stand before you to 
talk about a mother, a soldier's mother. This week, Sue Sawyer made the 
ultimate sacrifice for our United States of America. She lost her son 
to war.
  Sue's son, Marcus Mathes was killed in a mortar attack as he stood on 
duty, next to his truck, just north of Baghdad. Two fellow crew members 
were killed with him. Their death was instantaneous.
  Marcus Mathes had just turned 25.
  On behalf of the entire Congress of the United States, I want to 
thank Sue Sawyer. By raising your son to value the ideals of the United 
States of America, you have helped to improve the security of our 
country and our future.
  Sue Sawyer has given an extraordinary gift to our country, for which 
we should be profoundly grateful. She has reason to be proud of her 
son's accomplishments and duty. Today, we must remember the 
accomplishments of the mother who selflessly raised Marcus and 
influenced him to give.
  Representing our country in combat was a gift to all of us from 
Marcus Mathes and Sue Sawyer.
  Thank you, Sue. God bless you.

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