[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 90 (Monday, July 8, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1208]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO HENRY H. CAIRNS, SR.

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, July 8, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to the life and memory of Henry H. Cairns Sr. of San Diego, 
California. Henry Cairns, known as Hank, honorably devoted his life to 
defending the freedoms of our nation. He upheld America's liberty and 
has earned a place amongst our country's leaders. Today we mourn the 
loss of a courageous father, grandfather, husband, brother, son, and 
soldier.
  Hank moved to Colorado when he was six weeks old, and he spent most 
of his adolescent and young adult years in Montrose. When he graduated 
from high school, Hank with the help of his brother opened his own 
candy store. Hank found his place, honorably serving in our Air Force, 
and as the Captain of the 852nd Bombardier, 8th Air Force Squadron, 
Hank upheld liberty and freedom by bravely fighting and living through 
his detainment at a prisoner of war camp during World War II. Hank 
served our nation proudly, and after the war he respectably returned to 
the United States. Hank has contributed greatly to our country by 
helping build roads, and runways around neighborhoods, military bases, 
and cities in our communities.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to honor an individual who contributed 
selflessly to the betterment of our nation, and although we will grieve 
the loss, we will rejoice over a man of great character and conduct. I 
express my sincerest condolences to his family and friends, and I 
salute Aaron Romero before this body of Congress and this nation.




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