The U.S. Post Office, located at 8501 Philatelic Drive in Spring Hill, will be renamed for Staff Sergeant Michael Schafer with the passage of H.R. 3703. This legislation will become law with the signature of President Bush. Staff Sergeant Schafer was killed in Afghanistan by enemy fire on July 25, 2005. "Communities throughout Florida look for role models and true heroes for their children to emulate and admire," said Rep. Brown-Waite. "Michael Schafer was a brave American who gave his life for our freedoms and liberties. A good friend, a good husband and family man, Sgt. Schafer embodied the best attributes of our soldiers in uniform. I am so proud that Congress has honored a true American soldier by recognizing his commitment and sacrifice with this post office renaming today."
**Excerpts taken from a press release from Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite's office in Washington, D.C.
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