[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 131 (Friday, August 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN REMEMBRANCE OF LUCAS SOARES SMITH

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                             HON. TED LIEU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 3, 2018

  Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise in remembrance of 
young Lucas Soares Smith. I have had the honor of knowing Lucas and his 
family. Life doesn't always allow for the time allotted and Lucas 
departed this world suddenly and unexpectedly. But within that short 
span of fifteen years, Lucas--the beloved son of the family--made an 
impression on this world.
  Born in Rio de Janeiro, his family moved to Seattle, Washington where 
Lucas sang for the church choir, and played baseball and soccer. Lucas 
even earned himself a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. His family then moved 
to Redondo Beach, California when he was twelve. Lucas participated in 
activities such as surfing, swimming and Junior Life Guards. Lucas was 
a student at South High School in Torrance, California where he ran for 
Track and Field as well as Cross Country.
  His most passionate undertaking was his service as a Cadet Technical 
Sergeant in the Beach Cities Cadet Squadron 107 of the Civil Air Patrol 
at the Torrance Airport. Lucas was posthumously awarded the Red Service 
Ribbon for two years of being a cadet member in good standing. He loved 
to fly and constantly reminded his parents that one day he would become 
a pilot.
  Lucas is survived by his father, Philip Smith and his mother, 
Marianna Smith and his younger sister, Julia Smith and their dog Rocky. 
In memory of their son, his parents would like to say, ``Above the 
clouds and over our heads is where our dear son felt most at home. It 
is where we hope he finds his peace and continues to fly like a bird.''

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