Scott Garrett: “I wish to simply begin by associating myself with the comments that the gentleman made earlier, along with those of the…”

“I wish to simply begin by associating myself with the comments that the gentleman made earlier, along with those of the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Franks) and the gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter) with regard to the war in Iraq and specifically our brave men and women who are fighting our cause over there. Specifically at this time, I just want to bring to the attention of this House and this body and also to Americans at home one particular soldier, Army Specialist Kyle Griffin, a man, a hero, who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of this Nation. Some men will be remembered for heroic acts, others for the type of persons they were. Kyle Griffin will be remembered and treasured for both of these. In a world that has become a place of hostilities and violence, of terror and fear, the brave men and women like Kyle Griffin are selflessly and tirelessly building and ensuring peace and liberty throughout the globe. Back on May 30, 2003, one of our own was taken from us. Kyle was a young man that everyone of his Emerson community in New Jersey was proud of; and he will be surely missed by his mother, his father, his sister, and his brother. As an Army Specialist, Kyle was a dedicated soldier and a true patriot. Since the tragic day of September 11, our country has been at war, it has been a war on terror. Kyle was one of the many heroic Americans who heard the call to defend this Nation and did so by donning our country's uniform.”