[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 19, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1152]
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      TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HARRY FORD, BRIAN FAHEY AND JOHN DOWNING

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                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2001

  Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss of 3 New York 
Firefighters, the bravest of the brave. This past Father's Day, Harry 
Ford, Brian Fahey and John Downing died in the service of New York. 
These men were prepared for and paid the ultimate sacrifice, giving 
their lives to save others. Far too often the courage and selflessness 
of firefighters go unnoticed and unrewarded. Unfortunately, it takes a 
tragic fire in Astoria, Queens, to remind us of just how important they 
are. Firefighters personify courage and all that we as a nation hold 
dear. My prayers are with their families and their fellow firefighters. 
They will be missed but not forgotten.

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