Christopher Emerson Videos : Garrett Comments in honor of a recently fallen Marine, Sergeant Christopher Richard Hrbek

20100121 cspan garrett comments in honor of a recently fallen marine sergeant christopher richard hrbek

Garrett Comments in honor of a recently fallen Marine, Sergeant Christopher Richard Hrbek

Madame Speaker: I rise today in honor of a recently fallen Marine, Sergeant Christopher Richard Hrbek. He was a field artillery cannoneer with the 3rd Battalion, 10th Marines, out of Camp Lejeune. He was stationed in Afghanistan. Sergeant Hrbek was an active member of his community back in Westwood, New Jersey. He was a volunteer fireman for 9 years. In 2003, in response to the attacks on September 11, 2001, he enlisted with the United States Marines. He heard the call of duty and he answered it. As a Marine, he served multiple tours of duty, which included combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. On December 23, 2009, under enemy fire, he saved the life of his sergeant major, who had stepped on an IED. For this, he was to be awarded a Bronze Star with a combat ``V.'' He then set the highest example of someone who was willing to risk his life to save the lives of others. Sadly, on January 14, 2010, he, himself, stepped on an IED, and died in the service of his country. He is survived by his wife, Jamie Lynn Wengerter; mother, Cheryl Hodges; stepfather, James Hodges; father, Richard Hrbek; stepmother, Gail Hrbek; two sisters, Amy Dellentash and Lori Hrbek; and two stepbrothers, Jim and Beau Hodges. His dedication to his country and to his fellow soldiers represents his tremendous sense of loyalty and selflessness. Christopher Hrbek is a true American hero. Chris will never be forgotten by his friends, by his family or by the country he fought for.

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