[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 15 (Tuesday, February 2, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E126]
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   HONORING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF UNITED STATES ARMY SERGEANT 
                            JONATHAN SHIVER

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                        HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 2010

  Ms. GIFFORDS. I rise today to honor United States Army Sergeant 
Jonathan Shiver, who passed away on January 15, 2010.
  Born March 4, 1985 to Paul Edward and Jennifer Ann Shiver in Tucson, 
Jonathan graduated from Buena High School in 2003 and attended Wyoming 
Technical College, earning his Associates Degree in 2004.
  Jonathan joined the Army in June 2007--a day he said was the day that 
changed his life. He was an exemplary Soldier, promoted to Sergeant in 
2009 ahead of his peers.
  His family described him as a caring soul who enjoyed spending time 
outdoors on fishing trips, listening to country music, playing cards, 
and spending time with his friends and family.
  Assigned to the Army's Third Expeditionary Sustainment Command, he 
deployed to Iraq where he worked as a mechanic, orderly room clerk, and 
was later selected to be a General's aide. Jonathan earned numerous 
commendations and accolades during his career.
  We remember Sergeant Jonathan Shiver and offer our deepest 
condolences and sincerest prayers to his family. My words cannot 
effectively convey the feeling of great loss nor can they offer 
adequate consolation. However, it is my hope that in future days, his 
family may take some comfort in knowing that Justin made a difference 
in the lives of many others and serves as an example of a competent and 
caring leader and friend that will live on in the hearts and minds of 
all those he touched.
  This body and this country owe Jonathan and his family a debt of 
gratitude and it is vital that we remember him and his service to his 
country.
  Sergeant Jonathan Shiver leaves behind his beloved wife Jasmine, his 
parents Paul and Jennifer of Sierra Vista, his sister Danielle of 
Phoenix, his grandmothers Brenda Jacobson of Sierra Vista and Marian 
Shiver of Texas and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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