[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 4284]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                IN MEMORY OF STAFF SERGEANT MARCO SILVA

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart. On 
the 13th of this month, the family of Staff Sergeant Marco Silva 
experienced the tragic loss of a loving father, devoted husband, and 
courageous soldier. I would like to offer to the Silvas my deepest 
condolences on their terrible loss.
  Staff Sergeant Silva served two tours of duty in Iraq as an Army air 
assault sniper for the 101st Airborne Division and had been bravely 
serving and defending our country since 2002.
  Staff Sergeant Silva is a true hero, not only to the people of his 
hometown in Homestead, Florida, but to all who value the sacrifices 
that are made every day to keep our country safe and to spread 
democracy.
  Staff Sergeant Silva selflessly fought to defend the liberties that 
we cherish here in the United States. I ask that your thoughts and 
prayers be with the Silva family during this most difficult time.

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