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Rep. Apuan honors fallen soldiers from Fort Carson

Posted Jan 14 at 12 PM
Speech of Representative Dennis Apuan (D-Colorado Springs) at the opening of the 67th General Assembly legislative session on January 13, 2010.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I would like to take a few minutes this morning to honor our fallen soldiers from around the country who were based at Fort Carson. Since we adjourned last May, 36 brave men and women have given the ultimate sacrifice valiantly fighting to protect the nation's citizens and preserve our freedom.

While our deliberations, debates, and decisions over the next few months might seem daunting, there are many brave men and women in uniform on the frontlines whose duties are even more so. I am, of course, talking about our service members and others, who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of freedom and democracy.

This morning, as we kickoff our 2nd regular session of the 67th general assembly, with the pomp and pageantry, let us be mindful that there is also concurrently a memorial service being held at the FC Memorial Chapel on post to remember three of our fallen heroes who were killed in Afghanistan in the final months of 2009.

Private Steven T. Drees
Specialist Gregory J. Missman
Sergeant Jason J. Fabrizi
Specialist Randy L.J. Neff Jr.
Sergeant Joshua J. Rimer
Private Patrick S. Fitzgibbon
Private First Class Richard K. Jones
Corporal Jonathan M. Walls
Sergeant Matthew L. Ingram
Private First Class Matthew Wildes
Sergeant Youvert Loney
Sergeant Randy M. Haney
First Lieutenant Tyler Edward Parten
Sergeant First Class Duane A. Thornsbury
Sergeant First Class David A Davis
Private First Class William Meredith
Staff Sergeant Justin T. Gallegos
Specialist Christopher T. Griffin
Sergeant Joshua M. Hardt
Sergeant Joshua J. Kirk
Specialist Stephan L. Mace
Staff Sergeant Vernon W. Martin
Sergeant Michael P. Scusa
Private First Class Kevin C. Thomson
Specialist Kevin Olsen Hill
Specialist Jesus O. Flores
Specialist Daniel C. Lawson
Staff Sergeant Glen H. Stivison Jr.
Private First Class Brandon M. Styer
Specialist Kimble A. Han
Specialist Eric N. Lembke
Private First Class Devin J. Michel
Sergeant Eduviges G. Wolf
Sergeant Jason A. Mcleod
Sergeant Kenneth R. Nichols
Sergeant Elijah J. Rao

Let’s have a moment of silence to remember these brave soldiers who will never be forgotten.

Thank you.