[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21269]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO LANCE CORPORAL JEREMY P. HOGAN, LANCE CORPORAL JAMES DILEO, 
   PETTY OFFICER NICHOLAS SNIPES AND INFANTRYMAN PATRICK BARKER FOR 
                            SERVICE IN IRAQ

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                         HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 3, 2003

  Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jeremy P. Hogan, Marine 
Reserve Lance Corporal James Dileo, United States Navy Petty Officer 
Nicholas Snipes and United States Army Infantryman Patrick Barker from 
my Fifth Congressional District of Florida for their military service 
in the Middle East. They and their families reside in Crystal River, 
Citrus County, Florida. In The wake of September 11, 2001, the need to 
respond to the dangers of terrorism remains vital to our survival. Now 
that we know of these dangers, we as a nation led by individuals such 
as these three brave men, continue to respond successfully. 
Undoubtedly, their, efforts overseas helped liberate an oppressed 
people from a terrorist regime and made the world a safer place for 
generations to come.
  Please allow me to welcome these troops and troops from all over the 
world as they return home. The courage they displayed during their 
stints in the Middle East are exemplary of the America spirit. Their 
heroism and dedication is what makes our country the most gracious and 
noble nation on earth. Their bravery will not be forgotten as Americans 
and freedom loving people all over the world are indebted to their 
service.

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