[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 40 (Friday, April 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E518]
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     A TRIBUTE TO THE BRAVE FIREFIGHTERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

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                         HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 11, 2002

  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of some local 
heroes. It is a pleasure to recognize the dedicated, hard working men 
and women of Broward County's Fire Emergency Rescue units. Each day, 
these men and women place their personal safety on the line in order to 
protect the 1.2 million residents of Broward County.
  Following the tragic terrorist attacks on September 11th, a number of 
Broward County Firefighters voluntarily decided to offer much needed 
assistance to their broken New York City bretheren. Undaunted and 
determined, they trecked north to lend a hand in dealing with the 
horrific aftermath of that infamous September day. Mr. Speaker, having 
visited Ground Zero myself, I witnessed firsthand the arduous task our 
firefighters faced, and continue facing almost seven months later.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize those brave individuals from Broward 
County who served in New York. From USAR South Florida Task Force 2: 
Division Chief Stephen Mclnerny II, Battalion Chief Robert Hoecherl, 
Battalion Chief John Molenda, Lt. Douglas LeValley, Lt. Richard 
Seabrook, and Driver-Engineer Charles Frank. Mr. Speaker, I also want 
to recognize those who voluntarily traveled to Now York: Lt. David 
Carter, Driver-Engineer Jacob Snowhite, Driver-Engineer Milton Selimos, 
Firefighter Troy Cool, Firefighter Yuri Grijalva, Firefighter Robert 
Soto, Firefighter Michael Salzano, Firefighter John McLoughlin, and 
Firefighter Michael Reimer. These men worked around the clock, despite 
overwhelming carnage, in helping New York begin the slow process of 
recovery--an experience they will carry with them for the remainder of 
their lives.
  Mr. Speaker, based on their courageous actions these heroic 
firefighters make Broward County residents proud. As a resident of 
Broward County, I am proud of their service to our community.

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