[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 21, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S4504]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CORPORAL MICHEAL B. ALLEMAN

  Mr. HATCH. Madam President, I rise today to pay tribute to CPL 
Micheal B. Alleman of Logan, UT. Corporal Alleman died in the service 
to our country on February 23, 2009, of wounds suffered when insurgents 
attacked his unit using small arms in Iraq's Diyala Province. He was 32 
years old and is survived by his parents Boyd and Susan Alleman, his 
wife Amy, and their two sons Kai and Kennet.
  Corporal Alleman served in the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 
1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort 
Wainwright, AK.
  Two years ago, Micheal Alleman decided to put his teaching career on 
hold to enlist in the U.S. Army. When he explained this decision to his 
fifth grade class at Nibley Elementary School, he said he wanted to be 
like the Nation's first President, who left his career as a Virginia 
planter to take up arms against the British monarchy. He said that 
George Washington was his hero.
  I am proud to talk about another American hero today, CPL Micheal 
Alleman. He defines what makes our Nation great. With absolute surety, 
he exhibited a devotion to duty and sense of purpose that transcends 
personal comfort and desire. Corporal Alleman heard his country's call 
to duty and in that service he gave his last full measure of devotion. 
He gave his life so we can continue to remain safe and free each day.
  As I read accounts from his family and friends, it was readily 
apparent he was a tremendously selfless and caring man. He was 
described as a man who deeply loved his family and cared about those 
around him. His family would bend over backward for anyone. It is no 
wonder he so readily decided to serve this Nation.
  Let us not forgot the sacrifice of CPL Micheal Alleman. His service 
should inspire everyone in this Chamber. I thank him for his service 
and pray for his family and friends during this tremendously difficult 
time. His wife Amy stated, ``My boys will always know their father 
stood up to defend this country.'' Well, so shall we also remember and 
cherish the memory of his service.

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