[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 97 (Thursday, June 27, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S7169]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      MEMORIAL TO RANDY BELLINGHAM

  Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I want to talk today about a friend, Randy 
Bellingham, who lived life to the fullest--in his work, in his play, in 
his personal relationships. And because of the way he lived, the sense 
of loss for those who knew him, is that much greater.
  He was a decorated combat veteran of Vietnam. He was an avid 
outdoorsman. He was a superb lawyer. He was a cancer survivor. And he 
was a dedicated father. But to simply look at these achievements and 
call Randy a great man would not be doing him justice.
  Randy will best be remembered for what he gave to those around him. 
His honesty, strength, courage, and understanding are qualities that 
brightened the days and lives of those he worked with and loved. Though 
he was a busy man, he took the time to counsel those who suffered from 
cancer. Randy used his own experiences combatting the disease to help 
ease the pain of others. He changed the lives of everyone he knew. And 
now we are living monuments to his life. We will carry the memory of 
this great man with us in our hearts and in our minds always.
  There is no remedy for the pain we feel when we lose a friend in the 
prime of his life. We search for meaning in such events, and pray that 
God has some higher purpose. I do not claim to know the answer to such 
questions. But I do know that Randy made the very most of every day of 
his life. And to me, that is the greatest achievement one can claim.
  Sadly, Randy leaves behind a young family, his wife Mary Ann and his 
daughter Brynn. They should be very proud of the life Randy lived. He 
will be sorely missed. Thank you.

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