[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9762]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              IN MEMORY OF STAFF SERGEANT HESLEY BOX, JR.

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                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 17, 2004

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Staff 
Sergeant Hesley Box, Jr., of Chidester, Arkansas, who died on May 6, 
2004, fighting for his country. Hesley, just 24 years old, was part of 
the Arkansas National Guard, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 153rd 
Infantry, 39th Brigade Combat Team. I wish to recognize his life and 
achievements.
  I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss Hesley Box, Jr. from 
Arkansas's 39th Brigade, who died while supporting Operation Iraqi 
Freedom. Hesley lost his life while making the ultimate sacrifice to 
serve our country, and I will be forever grateful to him for his 
courageous spirit.
  Hesley gave his life to serve our country and will forever be 
remembered as a hero. My deepest condolences go out to his parents, 
Barbie and Hesley, his brother, Tarcus, his wife, Alexis, their 
daughter, TaDarius, and their son, Zacheas. I know Hesley was proud of 
his service to the U.S. Army and to our country. He will be missed by 
his family, fellow soldiers, and all those who knew him and counted him 
as a friend. I will continue to keep Hesley and his family in my 
thoughts and prayers.

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