[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E476]
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                              DANNY ADKINS

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 2010

  Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask that we take a moment 
to honor Danny Adkins, who lost his life while giving rescue support to 
the flooded areas of Raleigh County, West Virginia.
  In the early hours of March 13, 2010, Danny Adkins was part of a 
five-man crew of volunteer firefighters from Glasgow, West Virginia 
called upon to aid rescue crews in Raleigh County. Trained in swift 
water rescue, Danny's courageous efforts saved the lives of many before 
his boat capsized and he was swept away by the rapid floodwaters. After 
six days of searching by nearly a hundred volunteers, Danny's body was 
found Friday, March 19, 2010. Danny's courage and selflessness are 
known by all that knew him. He has been a hero to so many and will be 
missed dearly.
  I take this time to remember Danny Adkins. He gave his life to save 
others. I want to thank all firefighters throughout West Virginia that 
sacrifice so much for their communities, with a special thank you to 
Glasgow Volunteer Fire Chief Marty Blankenship, Fire Captain Jay Slack, 
and the fellow firefighters of the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department. 
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with his two sons, Devin and Ethan, 
his daughter, Allyssa, and his girlfriend, Bobbie Evans.

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