[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17114]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN MEMORY OF ROY P. LEWSADER, JR.

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                          HON. BRAD ELLSWORTH

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2007

  Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor S. Sgt. Roy P. 
Lewsader, Jr. of Clinton, Indiana, who died on June 16, 2007. While 
fighting for our country in Afghanistan, a rocket-propelled grenade 
detonated near his vehicle in Tarin Kowt.
  Roy was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. He joined the U.S. Army in 1988 
and served until his death as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  To serve our country in the U.S. military is an honorable and noble 
profession. Ray's service to our country in life, as well as in death, 
epitomizes what it means to be an American hero.
  During his more than 13 year service to our country, Roy 
distinguished himself as soldier and leader. He received the Bronze 
Star and Purple Heart, as well as the Army Achievement Medal three 
times and the Army Commendation Award.
  Roy Lewsader, Jr. gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our 
country and will be remembered as a hero, a father, and a husband. On 
behalf of all of the people of the 8th District, I extend my deepest 
condolences to his wife, Melissa; daughters, Briana, Ozzra'D, Cheyenne, 
and Keebee; son, Billy; and the rest of his family and friends who love 
and miss him today.

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