[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 114 (Friday, July 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1516]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING FREDERIK E. VAZQUEZ

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                               speech of

                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 30, 2010

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor 
the service and mourn the death of Marine Lance Corporal Frederik E. 
Vazquez, of Melrose Park, IL. He was killed Saturday in Helmand 
Province in Afghanistan while supporting combat operations. He was just 
20 years old.
  Erik to his family and Freddy to his friends, Frederik Vazquez was 
born in Los Angeles, spent his childhood in Northlake and moved to 
Melrose Park just a few years ago, where he attended Proviso West High 
School before graduating from West Leyden in 2008.
  Erik had wanted to be a Marine since childhood, and enlisted 
following graduation. His parents remembered a quiet young man who 
returned from Marine boot camp more reflective and responsible, with an 
eye toward college after the Marines. I join with those who knew Erik 
best in mourning the life he lost, and that which could have been.
  I extend my heartfelt condolences to Erik's friends, family, and 
everyone who will miss this young Marine. On behalf of this Congress 
and the 5th District of Illinois I thank him for his bravery. His 
country will never forget his service.

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