[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 680]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             A TRIBUTE TO LANCE CORPORAL JERIAD PAUL JACOBS

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2006

  Mr. McINTYRE.  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Lance 
Corporal Jeriad Paul Jacobs of Clayton, North Carolina, for serving his 
country valiantly with the United States Marine Corps in Operation 
Iraqi Freedom. On January 7, 2006, Lance Corporal Jacobs sacrificed his 
life when he encountered enemy fire in Fallujah, Iraq. He was 
courageously serving his Nation, and our heartfelt thanks and our 
prayers go out to his family and friends in this time of grief.
  Jacobs, a member of the Lumbee Tribe in the Seventh Congressional 
District, had a great love for family, country, and heritage. He was a 
fine young man who truly loved service and duty. As a young man growing 
up in rural Robeson County, Jeriad enjoyed sports, music, and poetry. 
After moving to Clayton, North Carolina, and graduating from Clayton 
High School, he fulfilled a lifelong dream and enlisted in the United 
States Marine Corps.
  As a Marine, Lance Corporal Jacobs dedicated his career to defending 
the values this Nation holds dear. By risking his life to ensure the 
safety of others, Jeriad made the ultimate sacrifice. His valiant 
actions and steadfast service remind us of the gratitude we have to him 
and all the other servicemen and women who have given their lives 
serving as guardians of this great country. Jeriad was indeed a man of 
courage and integrity.
  Jacobs leaves behind a wonderful family that includes his parents, 
Janet and Daryl Graybill, sisters, Brittany and Sierra, grandparents, 
Carolyn Sutton, Fannie Stoltzfus, and Lloyd and Mary Graybill, aunt 
Kristi Clark, and uncle, State Representative Ron Sutton of the North 
Carolina General Assembly.
  Mr. Speaker, may the memory of Lance Corporal Jeriad Paul Jacobs live 
on in our hearts, and may God's strength and peace be with his family.

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