[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20166]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF U.S. MARINE LANCE CORPORAL EDWARD AUGUST 
                         ``AUGIE'' SCHROEDER II

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 13, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
United States Marine Corporal Edward August ``Augie'' Schroeder II, who 
courageously and selflessly heeded the call to duty and made the 
ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our country.
  Family, friends and service to others framed Corporal Schroeder's 
life. He gained personal strength and faith from those who knew him 
best and loved him most, especially his mother and father, Rosemary and 
Paul, and his sister, Amanda.
  A kind soul who possessed an offbeat sense of humor and tangible joy 
for life, Corporal Schroeder was always willing to go the extra mile 
for anyone in need. His commitment to helping others was reflected in 
his work as an Emergency Medical Technician, lifeguard and Boy Scout 
counselor. Corporal Schroeder reveled in the role of team player and 
reflected a true sense of connectedness to others throughout his life, 
as is clearly evidenced throughout his involvement as part of the 3rd 
Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Lance Corporal Edward August ``Augie'' Schroeder II. I extend my 
deepest condolences to his mother, Rosemary Palmer; his father, Paul 
Schroeder; his sister, Amanda Schroeder; and to his extended family 
members and many friends.
  The significant sacrifice, service, bravery, joy and energy that 
framed the life of Corporal Schroeder will live on as a legacy and 
testament to all that is good in humanity, and his life will forever be 
honored and remembered by the Cleveland community, and will always be 
held close within the hearts and minds of all whom loved him well and 
knew him best--his family and friends.

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