[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 135 (Thursday, October 1, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1873]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JUSTIN WOTASIK

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                     HON. HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 1998

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I speak today to honor the life of a 
dedicated young man who died while serving his country. Airman 1st 
Class Justin Christopher Wotasik was one of twelve persons killed last 
month in a helicopter collision near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. His 
unit, the 66th Rescue Squadron, was involved in a training exercise 
when the crash occurred.
  Justin graduated in 1996 from Palmdale High School and was an Eagle 
Scout who attended the 1993 National Scout Jamboree in Virginia. He was 
one of those rare individuals who at a young age had a profound sense 
of purpose and knew what he wanted to do with his life. In his brief 
life, he served as an inspiration to others while symbolizing the 
dedication shared by many young men and women who pursue a military 
career.
  Justin, who would have celebrated his 20th birthday this month, was 
buried today in Arlington National Cemetery. Justin, for all you did 
and all your stood for, thank you and may God bless you.

                           How Great Thou Art

     O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the 
           worlds thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the 
           rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe 
           displayed:

     Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee: How great Thou 
           art, how great Thou art!! Then sings my soul, my Savior 
           God to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art.

     When through the woods and forest glades I wander and hear 
           the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down 
           from my lofty mountain grandeur, and hear the brook and 
           feel the gentle breeze:

     Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee: How great Thou 
           art, how great Thou art!! Then sings my soul, my Savior 
           God to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art.

     And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, sent Him to 
           die, I scarce can take it in; that on the cross, my 
           burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my 
           sin:

     Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee: How great Thou 
           art, how great Thou art!! Then sings my soul, my Savior 
           God to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art.

     When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation and take me 
           home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in 
           humble adoration, and there proclaim, my God, how great 
           Thou art!

     Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee: How great Thou 
           art, how great Thou art!! Then sings my soul, my Savior 
           God to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art.

           

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