[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 19]
[House]
[Page 26400]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING LCPL DANIEL FREEMAN SWAIM

  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take my Special 
Order at this time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from North Carolina?
  There was no objection.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  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 
Lance Corporal Daniel Freeman Swaim, who passed away on November 10, 
2005, while serving in Iraq.
  A native of Yadkinville, North Carolina, Lance Corporal Swaim spent 
his childhood dreaming about becoming a Marine. In fact, his one 
unfaltering goal in life was to serve his country. Lance Corporal Swaim 
achieved his dream when he joined the U.S. Marine Corps last summer 
after graduating with high honors from Forbush High School.
  Lance Corporal Swaim was a loving and caring son. He leaves behind 
his parents, Michael and Rebecca Swaim, and many friends throughout the 
community. May God bless them and comfort them during this very 
difficult time.
  We owe this brave soldier 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 Lance Corporal 
Swaim who make the ultimate sacrifice. Americans, as well as Iraqis, 
owe their liberty to Mr. Swaim and his comrades who came before him.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Lance Corporal Daniel Swaim. 
May God bless him.

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