[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 18, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H6469]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CORPORAL JOSEPH MACIEL

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Georgia (Mr. Carter) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Corporal Joseph Maciel of the Third Infantry Division, who died in the 
line of duty in Afghanistan on July 7.
  Corporal Maciel was an excellent soldier who had served in the Army 
for 2 years in the Third ID. He had been stationed in Afghanistan since 
February of this year. His quality work ethic, positive attitude, and 
honorable service earned him a number of accolades, including the Army 
Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Army Service 
Ribbon. He was highly respected by his fellow soldiers.
  Corporal Maciel's passing occurred during an insider attack in 
Afghanistan in which two other soldiers were wounded. As our soldiers 
risk their lives in Afghanistan and other nations to spread the values 
of democracy, we must keep our soldiers and their families in our 
thoughts and prayers.


                   HONORING CAPTAIN MICHAEL MCFADDEN

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Captain 
Michael McFadden of the Savannah Fire Department, who lost his life in 
the line of duty earlier this year at 44 years of age.
  A life dedicated to public service, Captain McFadden served in the 
United States Marine Corps for 8 years before joining the Savannah Fire 
Department. His high level of training and successful missions allowed 
him to rise through the ranks from master firefighter to, eventually, 
captain.
  Captain McFadden collapsed suddenly one day with a heart problem. 
Unfortunately, firefighters are at high risk for severe cardiac 
problems because of their strenuous physical activity, emotional 
stress, exposure to pollutants, and smoke inhalation.
  With more than a million firefighters across the U.S., I hope that 
everyone will keep these brave men and women in their thoughts as they 
go to work each day to keep us and our communities safe.
  Captain McFadden's family will continue to be in our thoughts and 
prayers.


                        HONORING RONNIE THOMPSON

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life 
of Mr. Ronnie Wayne Thompson, who passed away Sunday, July 8, at the 
age of 71.
  A lifetime resident of Savannah in Georgia's First Congressional 
District, Mr. Thompson is leaving a lasting legacy on the city. Mainly, 
he will be remembered for owning and operating the famous Mrs. Wilkes 
Boarding House restaurant, which serves some of the best home-style 
southern cooking in Savannah.

  Founded by his grandmother-in-law, Mrs. Wilkes, Mr. Thompson did a 
seamless job of maintaining the quality of food and the southern 
atmosphere at the restaurant with which he worked for 40 years.
  He was spotted often in downtown Savannah, enjoying coffee with 
friends, attending the St. Patrick's Day parade, and just generally 
making other people's days a little bit brighter.
  He met his wife, Marcia, at the age of 12 on Tybee Island and spent a 
great deal of time there in his later years with his grandchildren.
  A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, longtime Savannahian, small-business 
owner, husband, father, grandfather, and overall genuine person, Ronnie 
Thompson truly will be missed.

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