[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 25, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H4054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                            EVERYDAY HEROES

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Gibbons) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, tonight I rise to celebrate individual 
courage and individual strength. Last Saturday in Carson City, Nevada, 
an act of bravery and unselfishness occurred when Mr. Loren Boyles 
saved the life of a Carson City deputy sheriff.
  As he was leaving for work early Saturday morning, Mr. Boyles came 
across Deputy Wayne Gray who was down and being attacked by a suspect 
he was attempting to restrain.
  Without hesitating, Mr. Boyles jumped in and kept that suspect from 
doing serious, if not fatal, bodily harm to the deputy. He helped to 
apprehend the assailant and then stayed with Deputy Gray until 
additional officers arrived at the scene.
  Loren Boyles represents the best in the people of Nevada and of 
America.
  He was not afraid to intervene in what was undoubtedly a dangerous 
situation to save the life of Deputy Gray.
  Afterwards, he just went on to work, saying, It was not a big deal; I 
was just helping out.
  But, Mr. Speaker, it was a big deal. Everyday heroes make this 
country great.
  Heroes like Arland D. Williams, Jr., who died in the icy Potomac 
River helping fellow survivors of Flight 90 get to lifelines. He did 
not worry about his own safety. Instead, selflessly he helped others.
  Heroes like Pat Tillman, who walked away from a $3.6 million contract 
as the starting safety for the Arizona Cardinals to defend our country. 
He too did not want glory, refusing even to grant interviews to talk 
about his decision.
  Mr. Boyles has a long record of selfless bravery as well. A veteran 
U.S. Air Force military policeman, Boyles risked his life repeatedly 
during his three tours of duty in Vietnam. And earlier this week, he 
did not hesitate to risk his life to save someone in need from a 
dangerous individual.
  Yet Boyles has remained modest about the entire incident, telling the 
local newspaper, the Nevada Appeal: ``The cops are the real heroes 
here. They are on the front lines every day protecting us from guys 
like this.''
  Mr. Boyles' bravery is commendable, and his modesty is laudable. His 
heroism is an inspiration to not only the people of Nevada but to all 
Americans.
  So to Mr. Boyles I say thank you for aiding your fellow citizens, and 
I commend you for your heroism. May your sense of duty and selflessness 
be a model for all Americans.

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