[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14079]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           SUPPORTING SERGEANT FIRST CLASS TREVOR J. DIESING

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Kind) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Sergeant First cLass 
Trevor J. Diesing of Plum City, WI. Trevor rose to the call to serve 
his country in her time of need, and gave the ultimate sacrifice in her 
defense. He was killed in Iraq when an improvised explosive device 
detonated near his position. Today, I bear witness that Trevor's 
efforts and the efforts of all our service men and women will forever 
be remembered. This Friday at the courthouse in Prescott, Wisconsin a 
plaque will be dedicated in Trevor's memory.
  Trevor is a true national hero. Born to Debbie and Lonnie Diesing in 
Plum City, WI, Trevor felt a call early in life to serve his country 
and to help make the world a better place. After marrying his wife Lori 
and raising three beautiful children, Trevor's passion to defend what 
he loved was only strengthened. Friends and family described him as 
someone you always wanted on your side-- a hard working and caring 
person who was always willing to lend a hand. When we step back and 
realize the incredible service of our men and women in uniform, we must 
always remember Trevor, for he was one of our finest.
  The presence of men and women from Wisconsin serving in Iraq is a 
great blessing to our country as a whole. They all are doing a terrific 
job under very difficult and dangerous circumstances. We will be 
forever grateful for the sacrifice made by Sergeant First Class Trevor 
J. Diesing. Trevor was in essence a true patriot, serving his country 
selflessly while giving to the Iraqi people the greatest gift of all, 
their freedom. He also gave the children of America a great hope, the 
chance to grow up in a world that is a little more safe.
  As a husband, father, son, and friend, Trevor will live on in our 
hearts as a hero and his legacy will never be forgotten. I pledge to do 
all that I can to ensure that Trevor's life was not lost in vain.
  Perhaps President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said it best: ``He stands 
in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die, that freedom 
might live, and grow, and increase its blessings. Freedom lives, and 
through it, he lives--in a way that humbles the undertakings of most 
men.''
  May God bless Trevor, and take him into his care. And may God's 
special blessing bring comfort to Trevor's family and friends always.

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