[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12073]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING SERGEANT ALLEN O'REILLY

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 2004

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
memory of Sergeant Allen O'Reilly, USMC.
  Allen O'Reilly was born November 7, 1980 near Chicago, IL. At the age 
of 18, he dedicated his life to the service of his country by enlisting 
in the U.S. Marine Corps.
  Due to Allen's intelligence and potential, the Marine Corps selected 
him to be an avionics technician. After boot camp at Parris Island, SC, 
Allen went on to complete the academically challenging training 
required for this specialty at Pensacola Naval Air Station and the 
Marine Corps Air Station at Camp Pendleton, CA.
  As is so common with Marines, Allen spent a great deal of time 
participating in numerous training exercises around the globe. He was 
also called to duty against a hostile enemy, participating in Operation 
Iraqi Freedom, spending long months away from family, friends, and the 
comforts of home.
  Mr. Speaker, Allen was sadly taken from us last month. However, the 
memory of his service and dedication lives on. The medals he was 
awarded are a testament to his abilities and his accomplishments as a 
faithful Marine. I rise before my colleagues today to commend Sergeant 
O'Reilly--one willing to sacrifice so much of himself to protect the 
life of freedom and liberty all Americans enjoy.

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