[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[House]
[Page 23630]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING PETTY OFFICER HOSPITALMAN THIRD CLASS CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise with a very heavy heart today to 
express the condolences of a grateful Nation and to honor the life of 
Petty Officer Hospitalman Third Class Christopher Thompson, who passed 
away on October 21 while serving in Iraq.
  A native of Wilkes County, North Carolina, Petty Officer Thompson 
served his country as a naval hospital corpsman. In that role he cared 
for his wounded comrades and was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal 
during his first tour of duty for aiding four Marines hurt in a 
bombing.
  Petty Office Thompson was a loving son and brother. He leaves behind 
his parents, Larry and Geraldine Thompson; and brothers, David Thompson 
and Jimmy Epley. May God bless them and comfort them during this very 
difficult time.
  We owe this brave sailor and his family a tremendous debt of 
gratitude for his selfless service and sacrifice. Our Nation could not 
maintain its freedom and security without heroes like Christopher who 
make the ultimate sacrifice. Americans, as well as Iraqis, owe their 
liberty to Christopher and his comrades who came before him.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Petty Officer Christopher 
Thompson. May God bless him.

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