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SENATE RESOLUTION 338--HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES IN SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM AND OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM -- (Senate - December 16, 2005)
Whereas the basic liberties that all Americans enjoy are secured through the valor and dedication of the members of the Armed Forces of the United States;
Whereas over 1,000,000 members of the Armed Forces are currently serving on active duty in over 120 countries worldwide;
Whereas the United States initiated Operation Enduring Freedom on October 19, 2001, and as of December 15, 2005, 322 members of the Armed Forces have died and 652 have been wounded in that Operation;
Whereas the United States initiated Operation Iraqi Freedom on March 22, 2003, and as of December 15, 2005, 2,153 members of the Armed Forces have died and 15,568 have been wounded in that Operation;
Whereas, in the words of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, each of America's fallen ``stands in the unbroken line of patriots who have dared to die that freedom might live, and grow, and increase its blessings. Freedom lives, and through it, he lives--in a way that humbles the undertakings of most men'';
Whereas all Americans owe the fallen, the wounded, and their families a debt that can never be fully repaid; and
Whereas the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces are often invoked in general but the fallen are seldom recognized and honored individually: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) honors the memory of Master Sergeant Evander E. Andrews, 36, of Solon, Maine, who died on October 10, 2001, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(2) honors the memory of Specialist John J. Edmunds, 20, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, who died on October 19, 2001, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(3) honors the memory of Private First Class Kristofor T. Stonesifer, 28, of Missoula, Montana, who died on October 19, 2001, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(4) honors the memory of Machinist's Mate Fireman Apprentice Bryant L. Davis, 20, of Chicago, Illinois, who died on November 7, 2001, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(5) honors the memory of Electronics Technician Third Class Benjamin Johnson, 21, of Rochester, New York, who died on November 18, 2001, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(6) honors the memory of Engineman First Class Vincent Parker, 38, of Preston, Mississippi, who died on November 18, 2001, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(7) honors the memory of CIA Officer Johnny Michael Spann, 32, of Winfield, Alabama, who died on November 25, 2001, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(8) honors the memory of Private Giovanny Maria, 19, of New York, New York, who died on November 29, 2001, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(9) honors the memory of Electrician's Mate Fireman Apprentice Michael J. Jakes, Jr., 20, of Brooklyn, New York, who died on December 4, 2001, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(10) honors the memory of Master Sergeant Jefferson D. Davis, 39, of Clarksville, Tennessee, who died on December 5, 2001, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(11) honors the memory of Sergeant First Class Daniel H. Petithory, 32, of Cheshire, Massachusetts, who died on December 5, 2001, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(12) honors the memory of Staff Sergeant Brian C. Prosser, 28, of Frazier Park, California, who died on December 5, 2001, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(13) honors the memory of Sergeant First Class Nathan R. Chapman, 31, of San Antonio, Texas, who died on January 4, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(14) honors the memory of Captain Matthew W. Bancroft, 29, of Shasta, California, who died on January 9, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(15) honors the memory of Lance Corporal Bryan P. Bertrand, 23, of Coos Bay, Oregon, who died on January 9, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(16) honors the memory of Gunnery Sergeant Stephen L. Bryson, 35, of Montgomery, Alabama, who died on January 9, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(17) honors the memory of Staff Sergeant Scott N. Germosen, 37, of Queens, New York, who died on January 9, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(18) honors the memory of Sergeant Nathan P. Hays, 21, of Lincoln, Washington, who died on January 9, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(19) honors the memory of Captain Daniel G. McCollum, 29, of Richland, South Carolina, who died on January 9, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(20) honors the memory of Sergeant Jeannette L. Winters, 25, of Du Page, Illinois, who died on January 9, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(21) honors the memory of Staff Sergeant Walter F. Cohee III, 26, of Wicomico, Maryland, who died on January 20, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(22) honors the memory of Staff Sergeant Dwight J. Morgan, 24, of Mendocino, California, who died on January 20, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(23) honors the memory of Specialist Jason A. Disney, 21, of Fallon, Nevada, who died on February 13, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(24) honors the memory of Specialist Thomas F. Allison, 22, of Roy, Washington, who died on February 21, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(25) honors the memory of Staff Sergeant James P. Dorrity, 32, of Goldsboro, North Carolina, who died on February 21, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(26) honors the memory of Chief Warrant Officer Jody L. Egnor, 34, of Middletown, Ohio, who died on February 21, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(27) honors the memory of Major Curtis D. Feistner, 25, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, who died on February 21, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(28) honors the memory of Staff Sergeant Kerry W. Frith, 37, of Las Vegas, Nevada, who died on February 21, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(29) honors the memory of Master Sergeant William L. McDaniel II, 36, of Greenville, Ohio, who died on February 21, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(30) honors the memory of Captain Bartt D. Owens, 29, of Middletown, Ohio, who died on February 21, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(31) honors the memory of Staff Sergeant Juan M. Ridout, 36, of Maple Tree, Washington, who died on February 21, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(32) honors the memory of Specialist Curtis A. Carter, 25, of Lafayette, Louisiana, who died on February 27, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(33) honors the memory of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Stanley L. Harriman, 34, of Wade, North Carolina, who died on March 2, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(34) honors the memory of Specialist Marc A. Anderson, 30, of Brandon, Florida, who died on March 4, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(35) honors the memory of Technical Sergeant John A. Chapman, 36, of Waco, Texas, who died on March 4, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(36) honors the memory of Private First Class Matthew A. Commons, 21, of Boulder City, Nevada, who died on March 4, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(37) honors the memory of Sergeant Peter P. Crose, 22, of Orange Park, Florida, who died on March 4, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(38) honors the memory of Senior Airman Jason D. Cunningham, 26, of Camarillo, California, who died on March 4, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(39) honors the memory of Aviation Boatswain's Mate-Handling First Class Neil C. Roberts, 32, of Woodland, California, who died on March 4, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(40) honors the memory of Sergeant Philip J. Svitak, 31, of Joplin, Missouri, who died on March 4, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(41) honors the memory of Chief Petty Officer Matthew J. Bourgeois, 35, of Tallahassee, Florida, who died on March 27, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(42) honors the memory of Staff Sergeant Brian T. Craig, 27, of Houston, Texas, who died on April 15, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(43) honors the memory of Staff Sergeant Justin J. Galewski, 28, of Olathe, Kansas, who died on April 15, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(44) honors the memory of Sergeant Jamie O. Maugans, 27, of Wichita, Kansas, who died on April 15, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(45) honors the memory of Sergeant First Class Daniel A. Romero, 30, of Lafayette, Colorado, who died on April 15, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(46) honors the memory of Sergeant Gene A. Vance Jr., 38, of Morgantown, West Virginia, who died on May 19, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(47) honors the memory of Technical Sergeant Sean M. Corlew, 37, of Thousand Oaks, California, who died on June 12, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(48) honors the memory of Staff Sergeant Anissa A. Shero, 31, of Grafton, West Virginia, who died on June 12, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(49) honors the memory of Sergeant First Class Peter P. Tycz II, 32, of Tonawanda, New York, who died on June 12, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(50) honors the memory of Sergeant First Class Christopher J. Speer, 28, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who died on August 7, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(51) honors the memory of Sergeant Ryan D. Foraker, 31, of Logan, Ohio, who died on September 24, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(52) honors the memory of Lance Corporal Antonio J. Sledd, 20, of Tampa, Florida, who died on October 8, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(53) honors the memory of Private James H. Ebbers, 19, of Bridgeview, Illinois, who died on October 14, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(54) honors the memory of Specialist Pedro Pena, 35, of Florida, who died on November 7, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(55) honors the memory of Sergeant Steven Checo, 22, of New York, New York, who died on December 20, 2002, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(56) honors the memory of Sergeant Gregory Michael Frampton, 37, of Fresno, California, who died on January 30, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(57) honors the memory of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thomas J. Gibbons, 31, of Calvert County, Maryland, who died on January 30, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(58) honors the memory of Staff Sergeant Daniel Leon Kisling, Jr., 31, of Neosho, Missouri, who died on January 30, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(59) honors the memory of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Mark O'Steen, 43, of Ozark, Alabama, who died on January 30, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(60) honors the memory of Sergeant Michael C. Barry, 29, of Overland Park, Kansas, who died on February 1, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(61) honors the memory of Operations Officer Helge Boes, 32, of Virginia, who died on February 5, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(62) honors the memory of Specialist Brian Michael Clemens, 19, of Kokomo, Indiana, who died on February 7, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(63) honors the memory of Specialist Rodrigo Gonzalez-Garza, 26, of San Antonio, Texas, who died on February 25, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(64) honors the memory of Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Wayne Moehling, 35, of Panama City, Florida, who died on February 25, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(65) honors the memory of Chief Warrant Officer John D. Smith, 32, of West Valley City, Utah, who died on February 25, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(66) honors the memory of Sergeant William John Tracy, Jr., 27, of Webster, New Hampshire, who died on February 25, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(67) honors the memory of Petty Officer Second Class Darrell Jones, 22, of Wellston, Ohio, who died on March 8, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(68) honors the memory of Private First Class Spence A. McNeil, 19, of Bennettsville, South Carolina, who died on March 8, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
(69) honors the memory of Private First Class James R. Dillon, Jr., 19, of Grove City, Pennsylvania, who died on March 13, 2003, in service to the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom;
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