[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 57 (Wednesday, April 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E599]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING ARMY SPECIALIST RANDALL RAY CHARLES LANDSTEDT

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2010

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Army Specialist 
Randall Ray Charles Landstedt from Pollock Pines, California, who was 
killed April 6, 2010 while on leave in Crestview, Florida. Spc. 
Landstedt grew up in El Dorado County, attending local schools, 
including Pinewood, Sierra Ridge, El Dorado High and Independence High. 
From an early age, Spc. Landstedt was determined to serve his country 
and after graduation enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was known by his 
friends and family as kind, generous, considerate and loyal. He is 
survived by his parents, Joanne and Daniel Landstedt, brother, James 
Copeland of Pollock Pines; and sister, Rickie Bronstein of San Diego.
  I cannot begin to comprehend the pain of losing such a kind and 
courageous young man and I cannot ease that pain with my words. All I 
can do is say thank you for Randall's service. He exemplified the 
highest values of our country, embodying courage, valor and dedication 
in his service with the Army's 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. Spc. Landstedt was 
twice awarded the Army Commendation Medal and also received the 
Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the 
Global War on Terrorism Medal, an Army Service Ribbon, an Overseas 
Service Ribbon and the NATO Medal with an International Security 
Assistance Force bar. We will remember Specialist Randall Landstedt for 
his honor and dedication, and we must never forget the service and 
sacrifices of the sons and daughters of our great country.

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