[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24857]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF U.S. MARINE LANCE CORPORAL ROBERT F. 
                                ECKFIELD

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 3, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and remembrance of 
United States Marine Corporal Robert F. Eckfield of Cleveland, Ohio, 
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 Eckfield's 
life. He gained personal strength and faith from those who knew him 
best and loved him most, especially his mother, Virginia Taylor; 
father, Robert Eckfield; stepfather, Norman Taylor; brothers and 
sisters, Nathan, Rachael and Norman; niece Makala; grandparents, Gerald 
and Doris Eckfield and William and Ruth Taylor; and his girlfriend, 
Beth Dunkle.
  Corporal Eckfield'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 attended 
John Marshall High School and graduated from the Cleveland Christian 
Academy. Family, friends and service to others were the core components 
of his life. Corporal Eckfield honorably served three tours of duty.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of Corporal Robert F. Eckfield. I extend my deepest condolences to his 
family members and many friends. The ultimate sacrifice, unwavering 
service and endless heart that framed his young life will be kept alive 
in the hearts and memories of everyone who knew and loved him best--his 
family and friends. Corporal Eckfield's courageous life and legacy of 
service will be forever honored and remembered by the Cleveland 
community and by our entire nation.

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