[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 168 (Friday, November 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2010]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE SERVICE OF CORPORAL JOSE ``DANIEL'' GASCA

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                    HON. FRANCISCO ``QUICO'' CANSECO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 4, 2011

  Mr. CANSECO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Marine Corporal 
Jose ``Daniel'' Gasca of El Paso, TX. Corporal Gasca was driving an up-
armored HUMVEE when it was hit by a control detonated IED in Fallujah, 
Iraq in September 2008. Corporal Gasca suffered spinal fractures, 
broken ribs, a ruptured spleen, and leg injuries so severe that both of 
his legs required amputation. Corporal Gasca, his wife, Angel, and 
their sons; 3 year old Mathew and newborn Eli, currently live in a non-
handicapped home while Daniel continues his treatments and therapies at 
Walter Reed.
  On November 10, 2011, Homes for Our Troops will provide Corporal 
Gasca with a brand new home at no cost. Coporal Gasca's new home will 
be specially adapted to accommodate his needs, allowing him to be more 
productive and independent. The work of Homes for Our Troops and the 
community of El Paso, Texas, is a great example of the appreciation we 
should show our brave men and women who have served our nation in 
uniform.
  I extend my personal thanks and sincere appreciation to Corporal 
Gasca for his sacrifice made while protecting our freedom. We owe our 
veterans a huge amount of gratitude--particularly those who have been 
injured while serving their nation. As President Calvin Coolidge said, 
``The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.''

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