[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9957]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2006

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the tremendous 
sacrifice and bravery of the countless men and women who have fallen in 
service to this great country. This Memorial Day, let us stop to 
remember all of the American service men and women who have answered 
the call to defend our nation, many making that ultimate sacrifice for 
the peace and preservation of our union.
  Since our country's founding, each generation has met the challenge 
of protecting our freedoms and way of life. Through the centuries, over 
1.2 million brave men and women have given their lives for our nation. 
This final sacrifice was not only borne by those brave Americans who 
died, but also by their families and loved ones who personally suffered 
the loss of these heroes. Our hearts go out to those who have lost 
loved ones in the service of America.
  Today, our country is again engaged in battle. Fighting to maintain 
peace and security across the globe, American soldiers in Iraq, 
Afghanistan and other places around the world continue to make the 
ultimate sacrifice to ensure freedom and democracy. As the war on 
terror continues, Americans must honor the brave men and women who gave 
their lives for the protection of this nation and the hope of peace.
  This Memorial Day I pay tribute to all of the soldiers who have 
fallen in service to our great nation and the immeasurable sacrifices 
they have made defending freedom and democracy throughout the world. It 
is with a humble heart and proud spirit that I honor the lives of 
America's fallen soldiers and remember with admiration their patriotism 
and dedication to our country in the face of adversity. Let us never 
forget their sacrifices.

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