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February 01, 2007
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Tribute to Sergeant Jonathan Kingman
SPEECH OF
HON. JIM JORDAN
OF OHIO
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007
Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a brave young soldier, and one of America's fallen heroes, Sergeant Jonathan Kingman of Ohio.
Sergeant Kingman was a native of Mansfield, Ohio, and graduated from Mapleton High School, where he sang in the school choir, played basketball, and was a member of the track team.
Jonathan Kingman died on January 20, 2007, in Iraq, while serving his second tour of duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Age 21, he is survived by loving family, including his wife, children and parents.
In reading of Jonathan's life and speaking with his family members, Madam Speaker, I was touched by the dramatic impact this young man had on the lives of so many.
Like others before him, from farms, fields, and small towns across our land, Jonathan Kingman stood up and volunteered to serve his country.
He fought to promote freedom. He gave his life in defense of his family, his community, his state, and his nation.
For this, each and every American owes him and his family a great debt of gratitude.
Jonathan will be missed. But the strength of his character, and the courage he demonstrated through his service, will live on.
