[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 25 (Thursday, February 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E255]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN TRIBUTE TO REPRESENTATIVE JOHN P. MURTHA OF PENNSYLVANIA

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                               speech of

                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 24, 2010

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, thank you for allowing me 
to say a few words about our friend Jack Murtha. First, I would like to 
advise Mrs. Murtha that I am her adopted son. I don't know if Jack ever 
told you (Mom). But, he did adopt me.
  He took me under his wing. It was warm in the winter and cool in the 
summer. He also taught me a few things. He taught me to be courteous to 
everyone and that everyone is special. He made us all feel special. He 
was more comfortable with the privates than with the generals. He made 
everyone feel important.
  He would make the little people feel needed and appreciated. He had a 
great sense of humor and enjoyed telling his stories and jokes. He had 
a big heart and tremendous compassion for people.
  Unfortunately, a whole lot of people--including our illustrious 
press--never knew that Jack Murtha.
  With the exception of his family, I was more fortunate than all of 
you. Every Thursday or Friday before we broke for the week, I would say 
goodbye to him. Because of his knee problem, I would help him down from 
his seat--the only reserved seat in Congress. Then, I would shake his 
hand and give him a kiss goodbye. I did not know Wednesday January 27th 
would be the last time I would kiss my friend good bye.
  Jack Murtha was your friend. Jack Murtha was the best friend of the 
men and women in uniform. He will be deeply missed. We will never see 
another Jack Murtha.

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