[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 22 (Monday, February 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                HONORING THE MEMORY OF JOHN KEVIN HAUBER

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                      HON. BRADLEY SCOTT SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 5, 2018

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor John Kevin Hauber 
for his dedicated service to Buffalo Grove as a firefighter and 
paramedic for more than two decades.
   For the past four years, Kevin continued to protect the people of 
Buffalo Grove while he fought a heroic battle against cancer. He sadly 
passed away last month, surrounded by his wife and four young 
daughters.
   Born and raised in Buffalo Grove, Kevin and his twin brother dreamed 
of becoming firefighters, inspired by a 1970s show about a California 
fire station. They both went on to become Buffalo Grove firefighters 
and paramedics, Kevin starting his full-time career in 1994.
   After a decade as a dedicated firefighter and paramedic, Kevin 
joined the Associated Firefighters of Illinois Honor Guard in 2004. The 
Honor Guard provides final honors to fallen firefighters in the state, 
a job that Kevin took very seriously. Friend and colleague, Buffalo 
Grove Fire Chief Mike Baker, said Kevin deeply believed in the mission 
of the honor guard, and always made himself available to serve at 
events that honored fallen comrades.
   Kevin's dedication earned him the 2018 Donald J. Bower Commitment to 
Excellence Award. His commitment will be missed, alongside his caring 
and upbeat nature. Chief Barker recalled that Kevin ``was always happy 
and never had anything bad to say about anyone, even when he was 
sick.''
   Kevin will be remembered for his indomitable spirit and passion for 
protecting the people of Buffalo Grove, and honoring the lives of his 
fellow firefighters. We in the community are forever grateful for his 
service.
   I extend my sincerest condolences to Kevin's wife Kimberly; 
daughters, Kaitlyn, Brooklyn, Nicole, and Megan; and all other family, 
friends, and colleagues who mourn his loss.

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