Kelly Ayotte: “I rise today in honor of a real American Hero, SSG Jose Pequeno of my home State of New Hampshire, and his steadfast…”

“I rise today in honor of a real American Hero, SSG Jose Pequeno of my home State of New Hampshire, and his steadfast family. After leaving the U.S. Marines, Jose became one of the youngest police chiefs in the State of New Hampshire. After 9/11, he joined the U.S. Army, and heroically volunteered to go to Iraq. Following an IED explosion, Jose was almost mortally wounded, but fought to live. Now, with the help of his mother and family he continues that battle. This coming Memorial Day weekend, I ask all of us to remember the many servicemen and women and their families who have sacrificed so much for us. As each of our servicemen and women and their families teach us daily about faith and courage, I ask Americans to pray and remember their sacrifice, which continues to ensure our freedom is secure. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that this poem penned by Albert Caswell be printed in the Record in honor of all those brave men and women we have lost. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record as follows: Heaven So Hold's Jose. . . . Heaven . . . Jose, Heaven . . . so hold's . . . Heaven, so hold's your place! For Heaven, is so made . . . so made . . . All for such men as you Jose, of such splendid grace! All for such magnificent men, of `oh so such courageous faith! Who have such brilliant eyes, which to all hearts such warmth do so bathe . . .…”