[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 132 (Wednesday, October 9, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1802-E1803]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING TRAVIS L. BROWN

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 9, 2002

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my colleagues and 
the Congressional Fire Services Institute to honor a fallen hero Travis 
L. Brown, on June 6th, 2001, Mr. Brown made the ultimate sacrifice in 
service for the Dearborn Fire Department and surrounding communities.
  Mr. Brown had a soft spot for helping people, which was evident in 
his career as a nurse and volunteer firefighter. During his memorial 
service more than two hundred firefighters, EMT personnel and members 
of police departments from Kansas and Missouri came in support of a 
fallen brother. Many kind words were shared at Mr. Brown's memorial; 
one colleague best described him as ``...just a great guy, a very 
caring man.''

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  Mr. Brown's contributions will be missed dearly, as he is an 
irreplaceable member of the community. Mr. Brown was just doing his job 
as thousands of volunteer firefighters do everyday, sacrificing his 
life for the overall benefit of the community. It is he and the 
thousands in his field that we thank and appreciate tremendously.
  Travis L. Brown leaves behind a wife Tammy and five children Amanda, 
Alissa, April, Roth, and James who will all truly miss this fallen 
hero. Our condolences go out to their family as we again remember his 
dedication to his community and his family.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and recognizing a true 
American hero, Travis L. Brown.

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