[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 JEFFREY ALLEN 
                               BOSKOVITCH

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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 Jeffrey Allen Boskovitch, who bravely 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 Boskovitch's 
life. He gained personal strength and faith from those who knew him 
best and loved him most, especially his mother and father, Katherine 
and James; his fiance, Shelley Tevis; his brother and sister, Brian and 
Kimberly; his stepbrothers and sisters, Brian, Michael, Amanda, Austin, 
Amy and Abby; and his stepparents, Steve and Vicki.
  Corporal Boskovitch's energetic spirit and expansive heart easily 
drew others to him. His steadfast focus on serving the public and his 
leadership abilities were evidenced throughout his life. He was a 1999 
graduate of Normandy High School and a 2001 graduate and Class 
President of the Tri-C Police Academy of Parma. Corporal Boskovitch 
held his unit in Iraq, the servicemen and servicewomen of the 3rd 
Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, as closely connected to his heart as 
family. He declined a promotion in order to stay with his military 
unit.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Lance Corporal Jeffrey Boskovitch. I extend my deepest condolences 
to his family members and many friends. The ultimate sacrifice, 
significant service and true heart that framed the life of Corporal 
Boskovitch will live forever in the memories and hearts of all those 
who knew and loved him best--his family and friends. And his legacy of 
service and courage will be honored and remembered by the Cleveland 
community and by our entire Nation, today and for all time.

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