[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13177]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE SACRIFICE OF JORDAN FERRELL

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 22, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, as the battle for freedom rages across the 
globe, the United States has stepped forward to defend the world 
against tyranny and aggression. This includes sending forth brave men 
and women to protect the sovereignty that we hold dear. One of these 
brave souls has been wounded in battle, and his courageous actions and 
determination deserve the admiration of this body of Congress and of 
this nation.
  Jordan Ferrell, a 19-year-old soldier from Moffat County, Colorado 
was wounded in the service of his country during Operation Iraqi 
Freedom. As a member of the Army's 82nd Airborne, Jordan was wounded by 
shrapnel when a grenade exploded on the roof of his Jeep. After being 
injured, Jordan wanted nothing more than to return to active duty, so 
he began the long road to recovery. I am proud to say that through hard 
work and determination, Jordan has resumed active duty, and is once 
again protecting the freedoms we enjoy.
  Upon completion of his military service, Jordan wants to pursue a 
career in computers. His mother hopes he might consider creative 
writing. Regardless of the profession he chooses, if Jordan displays 
the same determination and drive, I know he will achieve much success 
in his life.
  Mr. Speaker, I cannot fully express my deep sense of gratitude for 
the sacrifice and heroism of this soldier and his family. Jordan has 
served his country well, and it is soldiers like him who make the 
United States military the best in the world. Jordan has done all 
Americans proud and I know he has the respect, admiration, and 
gratitude of all of my colleagues here today. Thank you, Jordan, for 
your honorable and admirable service to this nation.

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