[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E7-E8]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE LATE BRIAN D. MYERS, SR.

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 7, 1997

  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, it's with the deepest sorrow that I note 
the loss of a volunteer fireman in the line of duty in our district on 
the first day of the year.
  Brian D. Myers, Sr., was a hero in every sense of the word. They are 
all heroes, these men and women from all walks of life who give so 
generously of their time and who, as Brian Myers' loss reminds us, risk 
their lives to give their rural communities outstanding fire 
protection.
  Brian Myers, Sr., was a member of the Schuyler Hose Co., which 
responded to a restaurant fire on New Year's Day. The details are still 
not known, but we do know that Myers was last seen inside the burning 
structure fighting the blaze. His son, Brian Jr., and another fireman 
were also injured.
  Mr. Speaker, as a former volunteer fireman myself in my hometown of 
Queensbury for over 20 years, I know the sacrifices these volunteers 
make. Every year, they save countless lives and billions of dollars 
worth of property in New York State alone. Their dedication is matched 
by their increasing professionalism. We owe them an enormous debt of 
gratitude. Tragically, our debt to Brian Myers, Sr., cannot be repaid.
  Typical of volunteer firemen, Myers was active in other community 
endeavors, especially at his church. He will be missed by his family, 
his fire company, and his community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all members to join me in expressing heartfelt 
condolences to his

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widow, Ronalee, and the rest of the family, and a posthumous salute to 
a fallen hero, Brian D. Myers, Sr., of Schuylerville, NY.

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