[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 145 (Tuesday, December 2, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H8229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN MEMORY OF EDWIN TUBBS

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, today, the community of 
Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania, will honor Private Edwin 
Franklin Tubbs, an American hero who sacrificed his life in defense of 
our Nation during the Vietnam war.
  Private Tubbs was deployed to Vietnam on December 4, 1968. Just 5 
weeks later, on January 12, 1969, he was fatally wounded as he set down 
his rifle to assist a friend who was injured on the battlefield.
  With the dedication of the Private Edwin Tubbs Memorial at the West 
Chestnut Street Bridge, followed by one more dedication later this 
year, Potter County will have memorialized all nine of the county's 
Vietnam war casualties with specifically named bridges.
  On behalf of this community, I offer my thoughts and prayers as we 
reflect on the unique life and selfless service of Private Tubbs. While 
there is nothing that can be done or said to eliminate the sense of 
loss felt by family members and friends, today's dedication is one 
small token of appreciation for this hero's honored service to our 
country.

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