[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19777]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF FALLEN SOLDIER ARMY SERGEANT (SGT) ADRIAN NOE 
                                 OROSCO

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 13, 2017

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in memory of Army 
Sergeant (SGT) Adrian Noe Orosco who paid the ultimate sacrifice while 
defending our nation on December 9, 2005, during Operation Iraqi 
Freedom. SGT Orosco was killed when a vehicle-borne improvised 
explosive device detonated near his dismounted position during combat 
operations in Baghdad, Iraq. SGT Orosco was assigned to the 1st 
Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Irwin, California.
  Elizabeth Orosco, SGT Orosco's wife, paid tribute to her husband on a 
memorial website. ``He was a wonderful father and a beautiful person,'' 
Mrs. Orosco wrote. ``He was the love of my life and I had ten beautiful 
years with him. I love him. I miss him and he's not forgotten.'' 
Sergeant (SGT) Reynaldo Salazar served with SGT Orosco. He also paid 
tribute to SGT Orosco on a memorial website. ``I met Adrian at Fort 
Irwin, California,'' SGT Salazar wrote. ``He was a great soldier and 
foremost a father, husband, and friend. I will never forget you, 
brother, and I will always remember you.'' Janey Medina, SGT Orosco's 
aunt, also wrote a tribute on a memorial website ``I know in my heart 
Adrian is in heaven today, watching over all of the rest of the family 
left behind,'' Ms. Medina wrote. ``I truly grieve and miss him very 
much. He came to visit me before he left to serve in the war. I felt it 
was something he truly wanted to do in his life. He was proud of his 
career in the Army. I loved Adrian. I loved him like a son.''
  According to the Associated Press, SGT Orosco, a native of Corcoran, 
California, played football and was a member of the band. He graduated 
from Corcoran High School in 1997. SGT Orosco enlisted in the Army in 
November 2001.
  Noe Orosco, SGT Orosco's father, had many fond memories of his son. 
``He was always happy, that boy,'' Mr. Orosco said. ``In grade school, 
he enjoyed assembling model airplanes and rockets.'' Alexander Medina, 
SGT Orosco's uncle, recounted his nephew's military service. ``He fully 
understood the circumstances and consequences of everything going on,'' 
Mr. Medina said. ``He still believed it was the right thing to do.''
  SGT Orosco is survived by his father, Noe Orosco; his wife, 
Elizabeth; his three children, Adrian Orosco, Junior, Andrew Orosco, 
and Isabelle Orosco; his uncle, Alexander Medina; and his aunt, Janey 
Medina.
  SGT Orosco proudly served America. His service and sacrifice will 
always be remembered.

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