[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9278]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES


                          Sergeant David Rice

  Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, it saddens me to report today that 
another young Iowan has fallen courageously in service to his country 
as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sergeant David Rice, a fire support 
specialist with the 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st 
Infantry Division, died on April 26 when his vehicle overturned near 
Muqdadiyah. He was 22 years old.
  David grew up in Sioux City, IA, and attended East High School where 
he excelled in football, wrestling, and track and field. He joined the 
Army after graduating from East in 2001 and was on his second tour of 
duty in Iraq.
  David Rice is remembered by friends and family as a hard-working, 
quiet leader. In memory of Sergeant Rice, I would like to recognize 
today all of our military men and women, like David, who have been the 
quiet, dedicated leaders who have helped see our country through this 
difficult time. My prayers go out to the family of Sergeant David Rice, 
his father David, his mother Laurinda, and his sister Stevie. They 
should know that his leadership and sacrifice have not gone unnoticed 
but have earned him the gratitude of a Nation.


                     Sergeant Angelo L. Lozada, Jr.

  Mr. GREGG. Mr. President, I rise today to remember and honor Sergeant 
Angelo Lozada, Jr. of Nashua, NH for his service and supreme sacrifice 
for his country.
  Angelo demonstrated a willingness and dedication to serve and defend 
his country by joining the United States Army. Just as many of 
America's heroes have taken up arms in the face of dire threats, Angelo 
dedicated himself to the defense of our ideals, values, freedoms, and 
way of life. His valor and service cost him his life, but his sacrifice 
will live on forever among the many dedicated heroes this Nation has 
sent abroad to defend freedom.
  Angelo felt the call to serve our Nation early, and dutifully joined 
the Reserves after he graduated from high school. He served for 6 years 
in the New Hampshire Army National Guard's Bravo Battery, 1st 
Battalion, 172nd Field Artillery Regiment before signing up for active 
duty on July 26, 2000. He was deployed to Iraq in 2003, where he served 
in Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd 
Infantry Division, stationed out of Camp Hovey, Korea. Tragically, on 
April 16, 2005, Angelo made the ultimate sacrifice for this great 
Nation. He died of injuries sustained while conducting combat 
operations in Ar Ramadi, Iraq.
  Throughout his career, Angelo earned a series of accolades which 
testify to the dedication and devotion he held for his fellow soldiers, 
the Army, and his country. Angelo's hard work and dedication 
contributed greatly to his unit's successes and placed him among many 
of the great heroes and citizens that have paid the ultimate price for 
their country. Angelo was recognized posthumously for his courageous 
actions in Iraq by receiving the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and an 
Army Commendation Medal. He had also been recognized throughout his 
distinguished career by receiving the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good 
Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism 
Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean 
Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Weapons 
Qualification Badge, M-16 Expert. He was also a graduate of the Primary 
Leadership Development Course and was recently promoted to Sergeant in 
May of 2004.
  Angelo was truly an exceptional soldier with more than 10 years of 
service and a father of three who had decided to reenlist after his 
tour of duty in Iraq. He leaves behind a family with a proud tradition 
of military service, including three brothers who served in the Army.
  My condolences and prayers go out to Angelo's family, and I offer 
them my deepest sympathies and most heartfelt thanks for the service, 
sacrifice, and example of their soldier, Sgt Angelo Lozada, Jr. He was 
respected and admired by all those around him, and continually 
performed above and beyond all expectations while in the United States 
Army. Because of his efforts, the liberty of this country is made more 
secure.

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