In Recognition of Stephen D. Hiller

IN RECOGNITION OF STEPHEN D. HILLER -- (Extensions of Remarks - April 21, 2004)

SPEECH OF
HON. MIKE ROGERS
OF ALABAMA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2004

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, Spc. Stephen D. "Dusty" Hiller, 25, of Killeen, Texas, died on April 4, 2004, in Iraq. Spc. Hiller was a member of the Army's 2nd Battalion, 5th Calvary Regiment, 1st Calvary Division, based at Fort Hood, Texas, and was killed when his unit was attacked near Baghdad. He is survived by his wife Lesley and their four children, and is the son of Elizabeth Hiller of Opelika, and Steve and Glenda Hiller of Waverly.

Stephen Hiller was eager to serve his country, Mr. Speaker, and earned the nickname "Dusty" from his father. After attending Opelika High School, in 1998 he pursued his dream of serving in the military and enlisted in the Army. He later served in the Alabama National Guard. Like every other soldier, he dutifully left behind his family and loved ones to serve our country overseas.

Words cannot express the sense of sadness we have for his family, and for the gratitude our country feels for his service. Spc. Hiller died serving not just the United States, but the entire cause of liberty, on a noble mission to help spread the cause of freedom in Iraq and liberate an oppressed people from tyrannical rule.

We will forever hold him closely in our hearts, and remember his sacrifice and that of his family as a remembrance of his bravery and willingness to serve.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for the House's remembrance on this mournful day.

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