[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E51]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING MR. JAMES REGINALD LEWIS, JR.

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                          HON. WALTER B. JONES

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 20, 2010

  Mr. JONES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. James 
Reginald Lewis, Jr., a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II.
  Born in Clifton Forge, VA, Mr. Lewis served on the U.S.S. Canfield in 
the Pacific theatre. During his service, Mr. Lewis suffered injuries as 
a result of a bombing on the U.S.S. Canfield.
  After returning from war, he graduated from Benjamin Franklin 
University in Washington, DC where he worked for an accounting firm.
  In 1949, Mr. Lewis suffered a brain hemorrhage related to his 
injuries from World War II and became paralyzed. Even with his handicap 
he lived a full life and raised seven children. He was active in Holy 
Family Parish in Washington, DC and the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Lewis 
moved to Morehead City with his family in 1981, where he continued an 
active life with St. Egbert's Parish and Knights of Columbus Operation 
Lamb.
  In reading of Mr. Lewis' life, he was a truly inspirational man, who 
even during the last few years when he was confined to a wheelchair, 
was always cheerful and friendly. Mr. Lewis possessed courage and a 
strong character that inspired many in Eastern North Carolina.
  He died on December 23, 2009 at the age of 84. He is survived by his 
loving wife, Mrs. Jean Davis Lewis, six children, twelve grandchildren 
and two great-grandchildren.
  Mr. Lewis will be missed every day; however, the bravery and strength 
he showed during his service to the U.S. Navy and afterwards will 
forever be remembered.

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