[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 140 (Tuesday, September 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1659]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TO COMMEMORATE THE LIFE OF GAIL CHATFIELD

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                           HON. RUSS CARNAHAN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 20, 2011

  Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, our nation most recently commemorated the 
tenth anniversary of 9-11; honoring those first responders who risked 
their lives to save others. Today, I rise to recognize the life of one 
of Missouri's finest first responders: Gail Chatfield.
  Gail Chatfield's life was one of unselfish public service. Gail 
served our nation in the Armed Services during the Korean War, 
dedicated his life to ensure others were safe by serving in the St. 
Louis Fire Department from 1957-79. Gail also was elected to the 
Missouri General Assembly, representing the citizens of the City of St. 
Louis; he fought continuously for affordable healthcare for his fellow 
citizens. Gail's public service did not end there: My father, Governor 
Mel Carnahan appointed Gail as Missouri's Fire Marshal, serving from 
1993-1995. He served on the St. Louis Labor Council (AFL-CIO).
  Gail was a leader who led quietly by example. He was competent, 
determined, and accomplished many great things, especially in the 
important field of public safety, all done with a sense of duty, 
purpose and humility.
  Gail was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and great-
grandfather. His wife Lois, and their four children Keith, Kathy, Greg, 
Pamela and the Chatfield grandchildren, great-grandchildren will miss 
him.
  He dedicated his life to helping others whether it was performing his 
heroics in a fire or working in the Missouri General Assembly helping 
those less fortunate--Gail was friend to many Missourians. He was 
friend of mine. I will miss him.

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