[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1324]
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          IN MEMORIAM OF STAFF SERGEANT ROBERT E. THOMAS, JR.

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                       HON. GLORIA NEGRETE McLEOD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2013

  Mrs. NEGRETE McLEOD. Mr. Speaker, the nation mourns the passing of 
Staff Sergeant Robert E. Thomas, Jr., age 24, who died last Friday at 
Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, for injuries 
sustained while serving in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
   A native of Fontana, California, Sergeant Thomas was stationed with 
the 1st battalion of the 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st armored division 
in Fort Bliss, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Kristina and 
daughter, Hailey, as well as his father and mother.
   I send my condolences to the family, friends, and all those who knew 
and loved Staff Sergeant Thomas. We honor his love of country and his 
dedicated service to our nation.

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