[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11788]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             FALLEN HEROES

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                               speech of

                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure today to recognize those 
hereos who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. There is no 
tribute too great that we can offer these courageous men and women.
  These men and women join a lengthy list of hereos from the 10th 
District of Virginia who have fought and died so that others might be 
free. Starting with the French and Indian War before our nation was 
formed to those serving today in hostile environments in the War on 
Terrorism, our district has proudly served the Armed Forces of the 
United States.
  I take this opportunity today not only to honor those who made the 
ultimate sacrifice but to honor the loved ones they left behind and let 
them know that this nation has not forgotten the pain they must endure.
  The fallen lived and died with a nobility of purpose which those of 
us left behind have a sacred duty to carry on. Each one of us must 
fight to keep this nation free and worthy of sacrifice. There is no 
greater love for humanity than to give one's life for the freedom we 
all cherish.
  I ask that everyone pray for the men and women in uniform who are in 
harm's way in Iraq, in Afghanistan and other parts of the world where 
we have a military presence. They need and deserve our support.

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