[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 59 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E444]
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      HONORING FIREFIGHTERS IVAN FLANSCHA AND ZACHARY ANTHONY OF 
                PENNSYLVANIA, YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 12, 2018

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I extend my heartfelt condolences to 
the family, loved ones and peers of my constituents, York City 
Firefighters Ivan Flanscha and Zachary Anthony, who perished in the 
Line of Duty on Thursday, March 22, 2018. We grieve their passing and 
are forever indebted for their selfless, tireless and devoted years of 
service as firefighters.
  I've long revered the commitment of people who devote themselves 
selflessly to serving our communities and fellow citizens. Ivan learned 
the importance of public service at an early age from his father, a 
dedicated police officer in Waterloo, Iowa who lost his life in an off-
duty accident when Ivan was five years old. Ivan began his career with 
the York City Fire Department in 1999, where he earned the auspicious 
title of Firefighter of the Year in 2004. His colleagues recall his 
amazing and tireless work ethic, how dependable and reliable he was to 
all who knew him.
  Zachary joined the York City Fire Department in 2010, and dedicated 
his life to public service, gladly helping others in the community--
whether in the course of his official duties or in his private life. 
Zachary's colleagues recall his fantastic spirit and free will, as well 
as his eagerness to embrace new opportunities and experiences.
  On behalf of Pennsylvania's Fourth Congressional District, I am 
crestfallen at the passing of these brave Warriors, and offer my 
heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Ivan 
Flanscha and Zachary Anthony on our tragic loss. While they died in 
service to our Commonwealth and Country, they were doing what they 
loved and what truly mattered to them; they set the standard for all to 
follow--in their lives and in their service. Ivan and Zachary will 
remain in my heart and prayers, and I wish them Godspeed and I'll see 
them on the High Ground.

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