[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 136 (Thursday, September 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2362]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF LANCE CORPORAL BRAD SHUDER OF EL 
                            DORADO HILLS, CA

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 2009

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life and service 
of Lance Corporal Brad Shuder of El Dorado Hills, CA, who was killed in 
action on April 12, 2004 while serving his country in Iraq. Lance 
Corporal Shuder graduated from Oakridge High School in El Dorado Hills. 
The day he graduated, Brad enlisted in the Marine Corps. He is survived 
by his parents, Glenn and Rose, and his younger sister, Chelsey.
  I cannot begin to comprehend the tragedy of losing such a loving and 
courageous young man and I cannot soothe that pain with my words. All I 
can do is say thank you for Brad's sacrifice. Brad's cousin, Reverend 
Michael Bugarin, officiated the funeral service and delivered the 
following words: ``Brad did something extraordinary. He was willing to 
sacrifice his life for me and you.'' May we never forget the sacrifices 
that the sons and daughters of our great country have made.

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