[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1158]
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 HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF NEW ORLEANS FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATOR 
                         GREGORY J. HOWARD, SR.

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                        HON. CEDRIC L. RICHMOND

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 5, 2017

  Mr. RICHMOND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of New Orleans Fire Department Operator Gregory ``G'' Joseph Howard, 
Sr., a New Orleans, Louisiana native, who passed away on August 26, 
2017 at the age of 36.
  Mr. Howard was born on October 20, 1980 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He 
was raised in the 7th Ward and graduated from Sarah T. Reed High School 
in 1999. He was a nine year veteran of the New Orleans Fire Department. 
He spent most of his career with the fire department at the Engine 6 
station on Old Gentilly Road, in the Desire neighborhood.
  Mr. Howard went to Memphis, Tennessee, with his colleagues, to 
compete in the Memphis Finest Hoops Fest basketball tournament for 
first responders and law enforcement. While out with some of his 
colleagues after the first set of games, Mr. Howard was struck by a 
stray bullet and died instantly.
  Mr. Howard loved the city and the people of New Orleans. His legacy 
will forever be a part of the city and his dedication to community 
embodies the spirit of New Orleans. We cannot match the sacrifices made 
by Mr. Howard, but surely we can try to match his sense of service. We 
cannot match his courage, but we can strive to match his devotion.
  Operator Gregory ``G'' Joseph Howard, Sr. survivors include his wife 
Dominique Howard, two sons: Gregory J. Howard, Jr. and Dillion J. 
Howard; his parents: June Howard and Gregory Newman, Sr., his sister 
Brittney Howard, a host of siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, 
nephews, and friends.
  Mr. Speaker, I celebrate the life and legacy of Operator Gregory 
``G'' Joseph Howard, Sr. a beloved husband, father, and son.

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