[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 15 (Monday, January 30, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





           IN HONOR OF ARMY SPECIALIST 4 ANTHONY JOSEPH DIXON

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 30, 2017

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and memory 
of Army Specialist 4 Anthony Joseph Dixon of Lindenwold, New Jersey who 
died at the young age of twenty on August 1, 2004 in Samarra, Iraq in a 
roadside bombing.
  Mr. Dixon is remembered by his family and friends as an adventurous 
young man who loved to race his car around town, once climbed a tall 
cell phone tower on a dare and went to Florida after his high school 
graduation with no firm plans and only $20 in his pocket.
  As a student, Mr. Dixon was involved in athletics, including soccer, 
baseball and wrestling. After his high school graduation, and bouncing 
around from job to job for a while, he enlisted in the United States 
Army and was proud to serve his country.
  His family recalls him being excited to share his battle stories with 
them. He enjoyed his time defending our country because it was 
adventurous and the right thing to do.
  Mr. Dixon was the youngest of five children. He left behind his 
parents, Alexander and Jacquelyn, his brother Alexander, Jr., sisters 
Kim (Derek), Celesta (Gerald), Mary (Michael), his grandmother Sara, 
his fiancee Elis Deniz and countless nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
  Joining the United States Army provided the focus and drive that Mr. 
Dixon needed to move forward with his life. We appreciate his service 
and commitment to our country and honor him for the ultimate sacrifice 
he made to keep us safe. I also am honored to thank his family for 
their sacrifices as well.

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