[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 31, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1966]
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                   PASSING OF MR. LARRY D. CALLAGHAN

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                        HON. CYNTHIA A. McKINNEY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 31, 2001

  Ms. McKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to honor and 
remember Mr. Larry D. Callaghan for his tremendous contributions and a 
lifetime of servitude. Mr. Callaghan was a man who possessed a 
greatness of character and lived a dedicated and selfless life, which 
has served our nation and our nation's veterans in a most honorable 
way.
  Larry's patriotism and valor became evident in Vietnam as a scout 
squad leader with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, part of the 119th 
Infantry Brigade. In July 1968, while on a combat mission, he sustained 
a spinal cord injury caused by a land mine explosion. He was recognized 
for his service with the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, 
Combat Infantry Badge, and the Purple Heart.
  Larry continued to distinguish himself as a leader aspiring to help 
others by joining the Paralyzed Veterans of America in 1968. During the 
past 30 years, he was actively involved in the New England Chapter of 
the Paralyzed Veterans of America and served on the Executive Committee 
as a national vice president from 1989 to 1994. Most recently, Larry 
served as PVA national senior vice president last year.
  I offer my condolences to his wife Beth and his children John and 
Megan. I hope that they can take comfort in the fact that a nation is 
in their family's debt for the dedicated compassion and service that 
Larry has shown in his life--one that is marked with greatness.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope that you and all of my colleagues will join me 
today to remember and honor the life of a very remarkable man.

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