That the House of Representatives—
extends its deepest sympathies to the families and friends of fallen Marines Lance Corporal Ruben Velasco of West Covina, California, Corporal Nathaniel Ordway of Wichita, Kansas, and Captain Benjamin Cross of Bethel, Maine, in their bereavement;
honors the courage and character of these brave Marines for protecting the United States and defending the freedom of all Americans; and
encourages the people of the United States to remember the sacrifices of Lance Corporal Velasco, Corporal Ordway, and Captain Cross and pray for them and their families.