[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 27 (Friday, February 18, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN GEORGE MASON WALKER

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2011

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, Captain George Mason Walker, 82, of Fort 
McCoy, Florida died Saturday, January 22, 2011. A native of 
Jacksonville, he lived most of his life in Putnam and Marion Counties.
  George M. Walker served his country in both the U.S. Navy during 
World War II and the U.S. Merchant Marines during peacetime and the 
Vietnam War. He also served for 15 years as a ship pilot in the Panama 
Canal.
  Captain Walker was a member of First Baptist Church of Orange 
Springs, Florida. Before his health became frail, he twice weekly could 
be found walking the Right to Life Abortion Line in Ocala, Florida.
  Captain Walker was a Mason, a Shriner and a member of the 
International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots Association.
  I commend Captain George M. Walker for his patriotism to his country, 
devoted service to his church, impressive career history, and life of 
love and caring concern for his family and fellow man.

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