Madame Speaker:

As we recognize Memorial Day 2010, I wanted to remember each of the American Service Members from Florida’s 7th Congressional District who have lost their life to hostile actions since 1996 as reported to me by the U.S. Department of Defense

Let us remember all those who have fallen in service to our nation.  Let us never forget those who have served and paid the ultimate price so that we can live in this great land.

We must forever keep these heroes in our thoughts and prayers.  Let us today, on Memorial Day and every day, thank the good Lord for their incredible sacrifice.  

They have made it possible for all Americans to live in freedom.  Let us also remember and pay tribute to the families and loved ones whose loss is immeasurable.

On Memorial Day and every day, let us continue in our hearts and minds to hold dearly all those who have served and are serving this nation.

May God continue to bless the United States of America.

1.    Patrick Fennig (Air Force), Palm Coast – June 25, 1996 / Khobar Towers
2.    Michael Heiser (Air Force), Palm Coast – June 25, 1996 / Khobar Towers
3.    Brian McVeigh (Air Force), DeBary – June 25, 1996 / Khobar Towers
4.    Kenneth Conde (Marines), Orlando – July 1, 2004 / Iraq
5.    Jason Dwelley (Navy), Apopka – April 30, 2004 / Iraq
6.    Bradley Fox (Army), Orlando – April 20, 2004 / Iraq
7.    Arthur Mastrapa (Army), Apopka – June 16, 2004 / Iraq
8.    Antoine Smith (Marines), Orlando–November 15, 2004 / Iraq
9.    Theodore Bowling (Marines), Casselberry – November 11, 2004/ Iraq
10.    Patrick Rapicault (Marines), St. Augustine – November 15, 2004/ Iraq
11.    Arthur Williams (Army), Edgewater – December 8, 2004 / Iraq
12.    Carlos Gil (Army), Orlando – February 18, 2005 / Iraq
13.    Alwyn Cashe (Army), Oviedo – November 8, 2005 / Iraq
14.    Gene Hawkins (Army), Orlando – October 12, 2006 / Iraq
15.    Sean Tharp (Army), Orlando – March 28, 2006 / Iraq
16.    Marco Miller (Army), Longwood – December 5, 2006 / Iraq
17.    Nicholas Rogers (Army), Deltona – October 22, 2006 / Iraq
18.    Angelo Vaccaro (Army), Deltona – October 3, 2006 / Afghanistan
19.    John Mele (Army), Bunnell – September 14, 2007 / Iraq
20.    Brandon Bobb (Army), Orlando – July 17, 2007 / Iraq
21.    Sandy Britt (Army), Apopka – August 21, 2007 / Iraq
22.    Alexander Rosa (Army), Orlando – May 25, 2007 / Iraq
23.    Bryan Tutten (Army), St. Augustine – December 25, 2007 / Iraq
24.    Adam Quinn (Army), Orange City – October 6, 2007 / Afghanistan
25.    Robert Miller (Army), Oviedo – January 25, 2008 / Afghanistan
26.    Jason Dahlke (Army), Orlando – August 29, 2009 / Afghanistan
27.    Randy Haney (Army), Orlando – September 6, 2009 / Afghanistan
28.    Anthony Davis (Army), Daytona Beach – January 6, 2009 / Iraq