[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E499]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        HONORING THE LIFE OF FIREFIGHTER AND EMT KEVIN LEE FRYE

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 12, 2017

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor the life of Mr. 
Kevin Lee Frye, who passed away on March 23, 2017 at the age of 53. 
Throughout his life, Mr. Frye was a respected leader in our community 
and an exemplary Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician in both 
Prince William County and the City of Manassas. His dedicated service 
helped keep the people of Virginia's Tenth District safe for over 
thirty years, and he will always be remembered.
  Mr. Frye began his career of service in 1983 with the Buckhall 
Volunteer Fire Department, Company 16, which is located in Manassas, 
Virginia. It was here where he held the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, 
and Assistant Chief, In October of 1989, Mr. Frye joined the City of 
Manassas Fire and Rescue Department that both cooperates and 
coordinates with the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company and the Greater 
Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad.
  He honorably served the City of Manassas Fire and Rescue Department 
for over 25 years, holding the rank of Lieutenant and also serving on 
the Health and Safety Committee. During this time he also served as the 
department's Training Officer, cultivating a rising generation of new 
service members that will carry on his legacy of dedication as they 
continue their careers with Mr. Frye's counsel always in mind. He 
always displayed both determination and dedication and continued his 
training and mentorship of other Firefighters and EMT's even while 
battling cancer. Through his long and impressive career Mr. Frye became 
one of the most respected, senior firefighters in the entire 
department, and his memory will always be present as a true inspiration 
to both the department and our local community.
  In addition to his selfless legacy and career of service, Mr. Frye 
enjoyed fishing, completing home projects, and spending time with his 
family. He is survived by his wife, Stacy, and his two sons, Zachary 
and Tyler. He will be missed by the countless lives he has touched over 
his years of public service.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating the life 
of, and bidding farewell to, Kevin Lee Frye. May he rest in peace, and 
his family be comforted.

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