[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23424]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO LANCE CORPORAL DANIEL McVICKER

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                           HON. RALPH REGULA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 20, 2005

  Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Lance 
Corporal Daniel McVicker, a constituent from my district who died on 
October 6th when the humvee he was driving was hit by a roadside bomb. 
Daniel joined the Marines in 2003 and was serving in Iraq by providing 
security for convoys.
  Daniel was a graduate of West Branch High School where he was active 
in chorale and many of the school's plays. The community fondly 
remembers him as always smiling and as having the ability to brighten 
everyone's day.
  He showed true courage and the ultimate sacrifice by giving his life 
in the pursuit for freedom and security. He is a hero and through his 
memory, continues to brighten the lives of those who had the privilege 
of knowing him.
  I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to his parents and all of 
his family and friends who are mourning the loss of his life.
  I pray for the safe return of all of our servicemen and women and 
thank them for the sacrifice they make every day defending our country.

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