[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21271]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      A TRIBUTE TO CORPORAL MARK ANTHONY BIBBY UNITED STATES ARMY

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 3, 2003

  Mr. McINTYRE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise 
today and honor Corporal Mark Anthony Bibby of the United States Army. 
On July 21, 2003, Corporal Bibby was killed in the line of duty while 
serving the people of this great Nation in Iraq.
  Mark Bibby was a soldier, who, after serving 4 years in the U.S. 
Army, joined the Reserves so that he could continue his devoted service 
to our Nation while earning his degree. His educational aspirations 
were put on hold as he was once again called to serve his country, 
ensuring that the freedoms the United States holds dear are protected.
  Corporal Bibby's love for his fellow man and for the values this 
Nation holds dear, and his life's commitment to defending those values 
can best be described by three simple, but profound words: spirit, 
service, sacrifice.
  It was Corporal Bibby's spirit that made him the man that he was--a 
spirit that recognized and honored values beyond the material, 
temporal, and physical things of this world. Corporal Bibby's unselfish 
and unabated service was reflected in his strong work ethic, his strong 
sense of patriotism, and his strong love for God, his family, and his 
country. With a strong spirit and unwavering service, Corporal Bibby 
made the ultimate sacrifice. He risked his life to ensure the safety of 
others. His valiant actions demonstrated that he knew that freedom is 
not free. His sacrifice was rich in integrity and reminds us of the 
gratitude we, as citizens of this great Nation, should have toward him 
and toward all of our servicemen and women.
  We owe Corporal Bibby our sincere appreciation for his years of 
committed service to our Nation. His devotion to the people of the 
United States should serve as an example to us all.
  May God bless his family, and may God bless this great Nation.

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