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Listen to Josh's Song & watch a slide show of photos from troops deployed in Iraq. Please support them with your cards, letters, packages, and prayers.. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congressional Record article 30 of 49 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOGNIZING JOSHUA JOEL GRAMLING OF ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA -- (Extensions of Remarks - September 06, 2005) [Page: E1757] GPO's PDF ---SPEECH OF HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge Corporal Joshua Joel Gramling of Zephyrhills, FL, a Marine Corps veteran of the war in Iraq. I am proud to join the entire Zephyrhills community, his friends and family, and his fellow soldiers to welcome Corporal Gramling back safely from Iraq. Following his enlistment in the Marine Corps in 1998, Corporal Gramling served as a tank gunner for the first four years of his service. Following the completion of his four-year duty, Corporal Gramling decided to re-enlist in the Marine Corps. Activated before the end of the year, Corporal Gramling was deployed to Iraq in March, 2005 where he served in Regimental Combat Team 8. During his time in the Marine Corps, Corporal Gramling has received two Good Conduct Medals, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the National Defense Medal. Born into the military with both parents serving at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, Corporal Gramling comes from a long line of military veterans. A proud member of three generations of American military men and women, Corporal Gramling continues his family's tradition of service to America's Armed Forces. In fact, twelve members of his family have served in the Gulf War, the Vietnam War and in World War II. Mr. Speaker, the entire Zephyrhills Community is proud to have a native son and proud soldier return home safely from active duty. True American heroes like Corporal Gramling should be honored for their service to our nation and for their commitment and sacrifice in battle. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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JOSH's SONG (A Song For My Brother) I broke your toys You pulled my hair We tortured each other When mom wasn’t there. I looked at you wrong When YOU breathed MY air! But when I needed you- You know you were always there. We traded punches, Insults,and kicks, If anybody asked me You were never my first pick. We both got older Then you left home Next time I saw you Was in a uniform. I was so proud And I had to let it show. A United States Marine I let everybody know .... That We pray for you daily For God’s tender grace To bring you home safely To our loving embrace. A man of good courage You’ve answered the call Showing no fear For the good of us all. Now you're a dad And you're leaving for war I love you so much Have I said it before? Your family supports you, Our flags flying high. We send you with love, But this isn’t goodbye. You’ll be in our prayers In our letters from home To keep you safe Until this war is done. Keep standing strong In what you must do And never forget We're all waiting for you. And we pray for you daily For God's tender grace To bring you home safely To our loving embrace A man of good courage you've answered the call Showing no fear For the good of us all. ----------------------- copyright Jan.2005 |
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