[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 38 (Thursday, March 8, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E351]
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HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF SERGEANT JOSHUA A. BORN, UNITED STATES 
                                  ARMY

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 8, 2012

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sadness and 
deep sympathy that I rise to pay tribute to a fallen American hero. 
Army Sergeant Joshua Born, of Niceville, Florida, was killed on 
February 23, 2012 in the Khogyani District in Nangarhar Province, 
Afghanistan, where he and other members of the 549th Military Police 
Company were attempting to maintain order during violent protests.
  A student at Niceville High School in Northwest Florida, Joshua 
enlisted in the United States Army in March 2007. He was known as a 
well-respected soldier and young man. On February 23, Joshua paid the 
ultimate price in defense of our Nation's freedom. We know that freedom 
often demands of us a heavy and at times unbearable price. To his wife, 
Megan; his parents, Elizabeth and Craig; and to all of his friends; we 
owe our eternal gratitude. Throughout his service, there is no doubt 
that Joshua displayed dedication to duty and courage of heart. Joshua's 
life will continue to inspire those who knew him best and those who 
follow in his footsteps. He will always be remembered for his selfless 
dedication and commitment to this great Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of a grateful United States Congress, I stand 
here today to honor Sergeant Joshua Born and all the heroes we have 
lost. My wife, Vicki, joins me in offering our most sincere condolences 
and prayers to his family and friends. May God continue to bless them 
and the brave men and women of our United States Armed Forces.

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