Shelley Berkley: “United States Marine Corps First Lieutenant Frederick Pokorney was killed in action in Iraq on March 23, 2003. On that…”

“United States Marine Corps First Lieutenant Frederick Pokorney was killed in action in Iraq on March 23, 2003. On that day, Nevada lost a true American patriot, a proud Marine, and a loving husband and father. Fred was born in California and raised himself from an early age, until he moved to Tonopah, Nevada, to live with Wade and Susie Lieseke, whom he regarded as his parents. Fred's first love was his family, with his favorite time being spent with his ``best little helper,'' his daughter. His second love was the Marines and this great Nation. When I spoke to Fred's wife, Chelle, she said that he embodied what it is to be a Marine: honor, courage, commitment. Lieutenant Pokorney's daughter Taylor expressed her loss in these words: ``My daddy, my hero, I will take care of mommy for you as you asked. We will be best friends. I will take her to Sea World for my birthday like you planned. I love you. I need you. I miss you.'' The hearts of all Nevadans and all Americans go out to his family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Shelly, and their 3-year-old daughter, Taylor.”