[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11355]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             FALLEN HEROES

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                               speech of

                            HON. MARK GREEN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, today I join my fellow 
colleagues in recognizing the extraordinary contributions of our men 
and women in uniform who have lost their lives while serving in Iraq 
and Afghanistan.
  As Memorial Day approaches, Americans are reminded of the sacrifices 
made by all our military service members. These courageous individuals 
spread the seeds of democracy to oppressed nations around the globe, 
helping protect and preserve the freedoms we all cherish. There's no 
question, our world is a safer place today because of their valiant 
efforts.
  Today, another generation of American service members is fighting for 
peace and stability in the Middle East. Although they have seen great 
peril, these individuals, like their predecessors, continue to root out 
evil and terror wherever it hides. They bring honor and dignity to 
their mission, and they continue to make all Americans proud.
  Mr. Speaker, many Americans have lost their lives in Iraq and 
Afghanistan--some of which were my constituents--Private First Class 
Nichole Frye, Staff Sergeant Warren Hansen, Private First Class Ryan 
Jerabek and Corporal Jesse Thiry. Their sacrifice is a stern reminder 
to us all that peace comes at a heavy price, and America will not soon 
forget their contributions to freedom. It is with solemn honor that I, 
along with the citizens of Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, 
recognize today the efforts of our fallen warriors.

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