[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 139 (Tuesday, October 16, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1902]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     IN REMEMBRANCE OF ROGER HERNON

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                      HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR.

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2001

  Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today, I was deeply saddened to hear of 
the passing of Roger Hernon.
  Roger Hernon was a great American, and is to be commended for his 
accomplishments as the city of Warren Fire Chief and City Councilman. 
He leaves behind a wife, Norma; nine sons; 18 grandchildren; and two 
great-grandchildren.
  Roger first began his firefighting career in May of 1960 when he was 
hired as a Warren firefighter. He was then promoted to fire chief in 
1978. Roger was also a founding member of the Irish Heritage Society, 
where he earned the ``Erin Go Bragh Irishman'' of the Year Award in 
1985. Not only did Roger serve his community as a Warren City 
Councilman-At-Large, but he also served his country in the Korean war 
where he was awarded the Purple Heart.
  Roger Hernon will be sorely missed, and I extend my deepest sympathy 
to his family.

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