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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Army Pfc. Jonathan Cheatham, of
Camden, AR, who died on July 26, 2003, fighting for his country in Iraq.
I am saddened by this tragedy. I wish to recognize his life and achievements.
Jonathan attended Camden Fairview High School where he played soccer
and the trumpet in the band. Upon graduation in 2002, Jonathan immediately
entered the military. Jonathan served in the 489th Engineer Battalion of
U.S. Army Reserve.
Jonathan gave his life to serve our country and will forever be remembered
as a hero, a terrific son, and a courageous brother. My deepest condolences
go out to his mother, Barbara Porchia, his sister, Portia Cheatham, family,
friends, and those in his hometown of Camden whose lives he touched. I
am sure Jonathan was proud of his service to the U. S. Army and to our
country. I know he will be missed by his fellow soldiers, and all those
who knew him and counted him as a friend. Furthermore, his fellow soldiers
also know how much he contributed to the accomplishment of his unit's mission
and to the U.S. Army. I will continue to keep Jonathan and his family in
my thoughts and prayers. |
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