[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 127 (Monday, November 13, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2005]
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                        IN MEMORY OF RICK DANIEL

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 13, 2006

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the pro-Second Amendment 
community lost a true friend last month, with the passing of Herman 
Richard Daniel of Irmo, SC. ``Rick'' died due to complications from 
aortal heart issues. He was 45.
  He was the son of Evelyn Spires and the late Herman Daniel. Rick was 
a member of the New Heights Baptist Church.
  A longtime aide to South Carolina Comptroller General, Richard 
Eckstrom, Rick had a distinguished and passionate career in the service 
to causes in the defense of freedom. Rick served ten years as the 
President of Gun Owners of South Carolina and the NRA State 
Association. He was the only non-legislator in South Carolina to be 
named ``Defender of Freedom'' by the National Rifle Association and was 
also named the first ever NRA Member of the Year by ``America's First 
Freedom'' magazine. Rick was known for his powerful essays and articles 
on the subject of freedom and was recently awarded the Second Amendment 
Foundation's ``James Madison Award'' for excellence in writing. Rick 
was also a proud officer in the South Carolina State Guard.
  Rick is survived by his loving wife Esther and two daughters, Heather 
Rhea and Kara Nina; his brother Jim and wife Tonette with niece Jamie, 
and sister Linda and her husband Charley Butler.
  Rick was a patriot, loving father, devoted son, and dedicated servant 
of the Lord. His quick wit and personal charm will leave us all missing 
him.

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