[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 119 (Thursday, September 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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TRIBUTE TO JOHN F. BRADY--NAVY MAN, MERCHANT MARINER, RECIPIENT OF THE 
                              PURPLE HEART

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                         HON. NICK J. RAHALL II

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 10, 1998

  Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, on August 11, 1998, John F. Brady passed 
away. He was 69 years old, a father, a husband, grandfather much 
beloved by his family, as well as by his many friends.
  John Brady went to sea at the tender age of 16 with the U.S. Army 
Transport Service, now the Military Sealift Command, for two years. He 
enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Seattle, WA, in December 1947, serving 
with distinction in China and Japan.
  John Brady was decorated for service with the USMC in the Korean War, 
and was a member of the `Chosen Few'. Wounded in action, he was awarded 
the Purple Heart for Service and Sacrifice to his country.
  Upon his discharge from the service, he served for five years with 
the Merchant Marine, as a second engineer. He came ashore in order to 
serve as a representative for his union, then the Brotherhood of Marine 
Engineers, later becoming the American Maritime Officers. He held every 
union office (except as president) for the next 40 years.
  John is survived by his loving wife Kitty, daughters Catherine and 
Cynthia, and sons Phillip, John F. II, and Scott, who is also with the 
Merchant Marine, and by six grandchildren and two sisters.
  John's deep and abiding commitment to the happiness of his family is 
well known, and he was devoted to their well-being throughout his 
remarkable life.
  John Brady's enormous personal and professional dedication to his 
fellow maritime officers was also well-known, and he seemed to think of 
them as members of his extended family. It was well understood by all 
who knew him that he took his responsibility as the Maritime Officers' 
Union Representative, very seriously, and he worked tirelessly to help 
assure their success and well-being for nearly four decades.
  Mr. Speaker, John Brady will be sorely missed by his loving family, 
his fellow officers, and his community, but his memory will live on in 
their hearts and minds forever.

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