[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24264]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         RESOLUTION HONORING THE FALLEN IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN

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                         HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 28, 2005

  Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today today to express my strong 
support for the resolution introduced by my colleague, Congressman Rahm 
Emanuel, which pays tribute to all the many men and women who have died 
in defense of our Nation. This week we hit a devastating milestone, 
marking the death of our 2000th military soldier. They gave their lives 
to ensure that we enjoy the principles of liberty, justice, and 
democracy. This resolution allows us to remember, honor, and reflect on 
the men and women who paid the ultimate price for their country.
  Over the course of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, my district alone 
has lost 11 soldiers: PFC Matthew Bush, SPC William Dusenbery, CPT John 
Tipton, SGT Christopher A Wagener, LCpl Drew M. Uhles, SGT Benjamin K. 
Smith, LCpl Aaron C. Pickering, Cpl Matthew A Wyatt, PFC Wyatt D. 
Eisenhauer, SPC. Brian M. Romines, and SSG George T. Alexander, Jr. 
Further, in my district, Jack Montague, a civilian KBR employee for the 
Halliburton Corporation, died while working in Iraq. Today and every 
day, we honor their memories and their families who bear the heaviest 
burden of our freedom. They are not simply statistics; these fallen 
soldiers were dads, brothers, sons, neighbors, and community leaders. 
While the grief and pain may not have faded, I hope it is comforting 
for them to know that their fallen heroes are loved, honored, and 
respected for their service to our country.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in support of this 
resolution honoring our fallen soldiers and pray for peace.

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