Madam Speaker. I rise today to honor Marine Cpl. Carlos Gil Orozco. who died on September 10th while out on patrol in AIAnbar province. In 1993. Carlos and his family immigrated to San Joe. California from Colombia. in search of a better life. Carlos graduated from Willow Glen High School. and later decided to join the Marines with the support of his family. Carlos was described by friends as a good American. who will be sorely missed. More than 300 mourners gathered in downtown San Jose this past Monday to attend his memorial service. On behalf of this Congress and Californias 16th Congressional District.
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