[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 88 (Thursday, May 25, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1123]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 TRIBUTE TO THE LATE RICHARD E. LEMASTER

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                           HON. JOHN SHADEGG

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 24, 1995
  Mr. SHADEGG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the heroism of 
Mr. Richard E. Lemaster, who was, on this date, posthumously awarded 
the distinguished National Hero award by the National Association of 
Letter Carriers for his heroic actions of February 15, 1994. On that 
date, Mr. Lemaster lost his life while rescuing his niece and 
attempting to rescue his brother and sister-in-law from their burning 
mobile home. Mr. Lemaster's widow, Margie Lemaster, her son, Chris, Mr. 
Lemaster's brother and sister in-law and several other members of his 
family were present in the District of Columbia today for the award 
ceremony in his honor. I would like to formally acknowledge ultimate 
sacrifice made by Mr. Richard E. Lemaster, a U.S. Postal Service letter 
carrier for more than 23 years, and a true American hero.


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