[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11151]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO RYAN JOHN BURGESS, UNITED STATES MARINE, LANCE CORPORAL

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 2, 2007

  Mr. CAMP of Michigan. Madam Speaker, the events of the last few years 
have reminded us that ``eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.'' 
The United States stands as a beacon of hope and liberty for the world 
because of the eternal vigilance of the men and women who have served 
and are serving in the United States military.
  Marine Lance Corporal Ryan John Burgess was one such soldier. A 
patriot through and through, Ryan did not hesitate to answer the call 
to duty when his country went to war. Never an easy decision, and one 
that causes great concern amongst parents, Ryan enlisted and excelled 
as a marine. His leadership was often recognized by his superiors in 
the form of being granted additional responsibilities.
  Today, I want to recognize on the floor of the United States House of 
Representatives the life and service of Ryan John Burgess--a life given 
in full so that our freedom may be preserved. Ryan's bravery serves as 
a stark reminder of the responsibility we have as stewards of this 
great country--the land of the free and the home of the brave.
  So, as we salute heroes like Ryan John Burgess, we remember them with 
undying gratitude. And we resolve, though we cannot repay the debt we 
owe them, to live our lives in such a way as to be worthy of their 
sacrifice.
  May God keep Ryan; may God watch and comfort his family; and, may God 
continue to grant this Nation with the courage to defend life and 
liberty.

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