[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 140 (Monday, September 28, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1371]
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                IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF DE-SHAUN SWANSON

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 28, 2015

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, today I rise with a heavy heart, 
as I grieve along with the entire City of Indianapolis for the loss of 
a young man whose life was cut tragically short by senseless gun 
violence. Today, we remember De-Shaun Swanson, a 10-year-old boy who 
was taken from this world too soon on Saturday, September 19, 2015.
  Although he was only with us for a short time, I am confident that 
the memories of De-Shaun can provide some solace in the face of this 
tragedy. De-Shaun was one of six children and a fifth grade student at 
Stony Brook Elementary. Family and friends have described him as an 
energetic young man who loved to rap, play football, with his team the 
Steelers, and joke around.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in extending prayers to De-
Shaun Swanson's parents, Antwuan Lawrence and Shannon Swanson, his 
siblings, friends, coaches, teammates, teachers, as well as the entire 
Indianapolis community. I pray that God rests his soul and gives peace 
and comfort to his family and friends.

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