[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 64 (Thursday, May 15, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E936]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DAVID EATON REYNOLDS

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                               speech of

                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 14, 1997

  Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay 
tribute to David Eaton Reynolds, a young man from Eaton, CO, who had 
planned to celebrate this day, his last day of high school, with 
friends and classmates. However, for reasons known only to the 
Almighty, David was called home to the Lord on Monday, April 7, 1997.
  The proud son of Allen and Lynda Reynolds, David was a very 
courageous young man who loved participating in life despite a long-
term illness. He was a manager on the Eaton High School football team 
and a member of the Knowledge Bowl. He had a keen interest in current 
events, especially political issues, and ran his own newspaper, The 
Eaton Gazette. He also enjoyed traveling and doing things with his 
three brothers and cousins.
  I came to know David when he volunteered on my congressional campaign 
last fall. He faithfully came to our headquarters and became an 
integral part of our volunteer effort, cheerfully performing important 
tasks such as telephoning people and asking for their vote. He carried 
out each assignment with much enthusiasm and determination, as if the 
outcome of the election was solely his responsibility.
  As a devoted Christian, David was a member of the United 
Congregational Church of Eaton. He lived his faith every day 
exemplifying the principles of honesty, compassion, charity, and love.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to David. He is going to be 
missed by so many in the community, most especially his parents and 
brothers, and his many friends including me, but we can say our lives 
were enriched because we knew David Eaton Reynolds, a young man who 
loved his family and living life to its fullest. Surely, at the gates 
of Heaven he is able to say, as the Apostle Paul did, ``I have fought 
the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.''

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