[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 139 (Wednesday, October 8, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1972-E1973]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO GERALD DAVID LLOYD

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 8, 1997

  Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a man who 
served his country, his community and his family. Gerald David Lloyd, 
known to family and friends as Joe, was a man whose civic 
responsibility was the foundation of his life.
  Mr. Lloyd enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1968 where he served 
for 6 years, achieving the rank of Sergeant E-5 and receiving a number 
of prestigious awards and medals: National Defense Service Medal; Rifle 
Marksman; Vietnamese Service Medal with three stars; Vietnamese 
Campaign Medal with Device; Good Conduct Medal; and RVN Cross of 
Gallantry with Palm.
  In 1974, Mr. Lloyd served as a fighter with the California Division 
of Forestry. Immediately thereafter, he began a career as a plumber

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and maintenance worker. In 1980, he returned to Federal employment 
working for: the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, CA; the 
Department of the Army, Fort Ord, CA; and most recently, the Department 
of the Navy, Naval Support Activity Monterey Bay, CA. In his position 
as maintenance worker at the Naval Support Activity Monterey Bay, Mr. 
Lloyd was responsible for plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical 
work.
  As during his military service, Mr. Lloyd's career as a Federal 
employee includes numerous awards. He received the Special Act Award 
and Performance Act Award three times each. In May of this year, he was 
honored with the Unsung Hero Award.
  Just 1 month later, Mr. Lloyd performed the most heroic act of all, 
he gave his life while saving that of another. On the morning of June 
9, 1997, while reporting to work, Mr. Lloyd heard gun shots. Reacting 
immediately, Mr. Lloyd ran to the assistance of James P. Gaughran who 
had been wounded in an unprovoked attack. Mr. Lloyd used his scan card 
to access a secured building so Mr. Gaughran could get inside to 
safety. In the process, Mr. Lloyd was shot and killed. He is survived 
by his wife Marilyn and their two children, Jennifer and Adam.
  This tragedy was a grievous loss to the entire community. Mr. Lloyd's 
death was mourned by the many who knew him through his involvement in 
the American Legion, as a coach and referee for the American Youth 
Soccer Organization and as a volunteer with Boy Scout Troop 285.
  The Department of the Navy, Naval Support Activity Monterey Bay, 
Naval Post Graduate school will present Mrs. Lloyd with the Good 
Samaritan Award for the selfless actions of her husband. This award 
also speaks to the kind of life Mr. Lloyd lived and hoped to inspire in 
others.
  Mr. Lloyd will be missed by many and admired by all who hear of his 
heroic act. This is a tragedy felt by our entire community. Our hearts 
go out to the Lloyd family.

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