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| CREC-2004-12-20-pt1-PgE2203 | 2004-12-20 | 108 | 2 | LOSS OF U.S. MARINE CORPS CPL. ZACHARY A. KOLDA | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | ALLOTHER | E2203 | E2203 | [{"name": "Solomon P. Ortiz", "role": "speaking"}] | 150 Cong. Rec. E2203 | Congressional Record, Volume 150 Issue 140 (Monday, December 20, 2004) [Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 140 (Monday, December 20, 2004)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2203] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E2203]] LOSS OF U.S. MARINE CORPS CPL. ZACHARY A. KOLDA ______ HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ of texas in the house of representatives Monday, December 20, 2004 Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a great American patriot, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary A. Kolda of Corpus Christi, Texas, who gave the last full measure of devotion to the country he loved and served when he was killed in combat in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on December 1, 2004. He served with the Marine Reserves' 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division. This 23-year-old Marine, who taught others how to live and enjoy life, left his studies at the University of Texas at Austin this spring when called to active duty for deployment to Iraq. Those who knew and loved him described him as a compassionate, funny, and lively young man who was always encouraging his friends and family to live life to the fullest each day. That is a fitting legacy for this brave young Marine, who hailed from a family of military service. One grandfather served in the Navy for 28 years, while the other grandfather served in World War II. Cpl. Kolda was mischievous, fun-loving, and forever cheering up his family and friends. He was an artist, peppering friends and family with cherished drawings and cartoons. He was proud to be a Marine, proud to serve this Nation in battle. His gentle spirit was uplifting and an inspiration to those who knew and loved him. He had a sweet soul and he saw the best in people. He had a gift for cheering people up, making them laugh and see the silly side of life. He was friendly, engaging and straightforward. Cpl. Kolda, who was majoring in international business at UT, lived with his wife, Arleen, in Austin. They were married in April, 2004, after a year-long engagement. I ask my colleagues to join me in remembering with gratitude this great, sweet, funny patriot; his sacrifice on behalf of all of us; and the family he leaves behind in South Texas. ____________________ |