[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1358-E1359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PAYING TRIBUTE TO ALAN WAYNE WYATT

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to the untimely death of a fallen 
firefighter who gave his life in defense of this nation's forests and 
the people of Colorado. Alan Wayne Wyatt, 51, of Moore's Hollow in 
eastern Oregon, was killed by a flame-weakened tree or what 
firefighters sometimes call a ``widowmaker'', while fighting the 
Missionary Ridge Fire, which has been burning since June 11th. -
  Alan worked as a firefighter, cattle rancher, and rodeo saddle bronc 
rider, and was considered by many to be a ``modern cowboy''. Alan was a 
loving husband and father of two and was known to his family as a man 
who took his job seriously and never undertook a job

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without the utmost caution to threats of danger. He died fighting a 
fire, which he understood was out of control, and needed containment. 
Allen is a hero in the true sense of the word and is survived by his 
wife, Vicky Wyatt; Evans; and Wells Wyatt, all of Oregon. Alan was a 
knowledgeable and skilled firefighter who will always be remembered as 
a man of character and a love of nature, his family, and God.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sadness that we remember the life of 
firefighter Alan Wayne Wyatt. His death highlights the great risks that 
firefighters encounter day in and day out while on the job and we will 
truly remember Alan as a brave man who died in defense of life. His 
sacrifice most certainly deserves the recognition of this body of 
Congress and this nation. I along with a grateful nation and a loving 
family will miss you, Alan.

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