[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 158 (Thursday, October 12, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1931]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HAROLD L. SALISBURY

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                             HON. JACK REED

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 1995

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of Harold L. 
Salisbury of East Greenwich, RI. Mr. Salisbury was a volunteer 
firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty earlier this year.
  Harold was a man who truly exemplified what volunteer services in 
this country is all about. Mr. Salisbury dedicated 31 years to the East 
Greenwich Fire District. He was called upon day and night to be at 
accidents, to respond to alarms, and to put out fires. He represented 
the East Greenwich Fire Department with pride and an unending 
commitment to protecting people from harm.
  In addition to his distinguished service as a firefighter, he worked 
as a service manager for the Mac Truck Co. in Rhode Island. Harold 
Salisbury is survived by his wife Carole V. Salisbury and three 
children; Tracy, Todd, and Peter.
  On October 15, 1995, the USFS will hold the 14th Annual Fallen 
Firefighters Memorial Service in Emmitsburg, MD, to remember and honor 
those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for others. 
Regrettably, more than 100 career and volunteer firefighters from 35 
States have lost their lives this year.
  Our country is proudly served by just over 1 million firefighters 
operating out of more than 30,000 fire departments. All of these men 
and women risk their lives daily to protect the well-being of our 
Nation. These courageous workers are constantly on call defending their 
neighbors and property from harm. In fact, public fire departments 
responded to over 2 million fires in 1994.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of appreciative citizens from Rhode Island and 
all over the country, I respectfully ask that my colleagues join me in 
saluting all of the firefighters like Mr. Salisbury, who have fallen in 
the line of duty. We owe all of these men and women a sincere debt of 
gratitude for making our country a safer place to live.

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