[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 129 (Thursday, October 6, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2026-E2027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING CAVION JAMIK HOLLOWAY

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                            HON. DEVIN NUNES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2005

  Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to pay 
tribute to a courageous person--a giant among men--that touched many 
lives in the short seven years he was with us.
  Cavion Jamik Holloway slipped the surly bonds of this earth on the 
wings of angels to the heavens above on September 28th 2005 in Omaha, 
Nebraska. This is a boy who never gave up and had the courage of a 
lion, the ferocity of a bear, and the tenderness of a dove to fight the 
scourge of leukemia until it overcame his body--not his soul.
  Cavion is survived by a loving mother, Danielle Holloway, a devout 
father, Billy Holloway and four compassionate grandparents, Americo and 
Mary Flaiban of Bohemia, New York and Billy and Anne Holloway of Warner 
Robins, Georgia.
  For over a year, Cavion went toe-to-toe with a disease that ravages 
the body and demoralizes the soul. Despite this overwhelming challenge, 
Cavion stood tall with a smile on his face and faith in his heart that 
he would win this battle and return to a life free of doctors, needles 
and hospital rooms. With the total dedication of his parents, Cavion 
knew that courage, conviction, and faith would be his partners on the 
journey to a life free of this disease. Unfortunately, his body 
succumbed to the challenges his brain refused to accept. Simply put--
Cavion never quit!
  Now in the heavens above, Cavion is charged with the duty of serving 
our Heavenly Father by looking over the family that survived him. To 
quote one of the many well wishers who left notes for Cavion and his 
parents, ``Cavion will sing to you in the wind; he will call to you 
from your dreams; he will walk beside you and whisper in your ears--he 
will always be there with you.''
  During this fight, Cavion had help from many compassionate folks 
around this country. I would like to take this opportunity to express a 
special thanks to the medical professionals that never gave up and were 
constantly a source of encouragement and compassion for Cavion and his 
parents. I would like to specifically thank the staff of the University 
of New Mexico's Pediatric Oncology Department, especially Dr. Jeff 
Hanrahan, aka ``The Commissioner of the Albuquerque Chapter of 
Hoccerball'' and their counterparts at the University of Nebraska's 
Medical Center, specifically Dr. Bruce Gordon, aka ``Doc Hollywood''.
  Finally, I would be remiss if I did not mention the fact that each 
one of us has an opportunity to help champions like Cavion have a 
fighting chance at life. I would like to encourage every eligible 
person to enroll themselves in the the National Marrow Donor Program. 
This program helps people who need a life-saving marrow or blood cell 
transplant. The program connects patients, doctors, donors and 
researchers to resources they need to help folks live longer, healthier 
lives.
  As the days move on, all who knew Cavion will work to lift their 
hearts and souls to carry on with life. In doing this, we will continue 
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cherish his memory; we will point to his selfless example; we will 
aspire to his bravery; and we will carry on in a world that is better 
for knowing him. May God bless his soul and the family he is charged to 
protect.

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