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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Staff Sergeant Hesley
Box, Jr, of Chidester, Arkansas, who died on May 6, 2004, fighting for
his country. Hesley, just 24 years old, was part of the Arkansas National
Guard, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry, 39th Brigade Combat
Team. I wish to recognize his life and achievements.
I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss Hesley Box, Jr. from Arkansas's
39th Brigade, who died while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Hesley
lost his life while making the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country,
and I will be forever grateful to him for his courageous spirit.
Hesley gave his life to serve our country and will forever be remembered
as a hero. My deepest condolences go out to his parents, Barbie and Hesley,
his brother, Tarcus, his wife, Alexis, their daughter, TaDarius, and their
son, Zacheas. I know Hesley was proud of his service to the U.S. Army and
to our country. He will be missed by his family, fellow Soldiers, and all
those who knew him and counted him as a friend. I will continue to keep
Hesley and his family in my thoughts and prayers.
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PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF
THE 108th CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION
