[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 116 (Wednesday, July 11, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H6052]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF DAVID FREYLING

  (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember 
David Freyling, a dear friend and dedicated patriot who passed away 
over the weekend.
  Dave's entire life was about serving others. He served in the Army 
from 1956 to 1966 with the 82nd Airborne in Berlin during the 
construction of the Berlin Wall, and was later stationed in Korea, 
where he helped build roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.
  Dave dedicated his life to fellow veterans. He was the chairman of 
the Help for Heroes fund and the Veterans Assistance Commission of 
Macon County for 13 years, and many knew him for his selflessness in 
getting veterans the help they need. For many years, he voluntarily 
drove veterans to the Danville VA hospital nearly 90 miles away, taking 
389 total trips and racking up over 70,000 miles, to shuttle his fellow 
veterans to the VA to get the healthcare they deserved.
  He was active in his church, volunteered with the American Red Cross, 
and was a prominent member of both the American Legion and the Macon 
County Honor Guard. He served on the Decatur Civic Center Board and 
worked tirelessly to bring to life the World War II Memorial in town, 
which was finally completed in 2012, thanks to Dave's hard work. By all 
accounts, Dave was a true example of patriotism and service.
  Words cannot express how much he will be missed. He made an 
immeasurable impact on the lives of veterans and the entire Decatur 
community. I extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Jeannine, and 
to all those who knew Dave. I am so glad he got to watch the fireworks 
before he passed.

                          ____________________