[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 194 (Monday, December 10, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1618]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN HONOR OF CAMERON TRAVIS GOOCH

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, December 10, 2018

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and recognize the 
life of a brave young constituent, Cameron Travis Gooch, who recently 
lost his two-year battle with a rare pediatric cancer.
  Born in July of 2008, Cameron was a thoughtful and determined 
individual who positively affected everyone he met. He is remembered by 
his friends and family for his ``old soul'' and unrelenting kindness 
and courage.
  One of Cameron's great loves was the game of baseball, our true 
American pastime. Cameron fell in love with the game at a young age, 
participating in Little League from the age of 4 until he turned 9--
even playing games when he was undertaking cancer treatment.
  His love for baseball didn't stop when Cameron left the field. He 
treasured learning about baseball's rich history, complex rules, and 
following different stats on the game's players and teams. On August 
17, 2017, Cameron accomplished a remarkable feat when he officially 
became the youngest player to ever join the Houston Astros. When the 
Astros won the 2017 World Series, Cameron celebrated the organization's 
first ever World Series win with the team.
  Cameron also cherished having personal conversations with those he 
knew best, often teaching those much older than him a thing or two 
about how to live. He was wise beyond his years. One of Cameron's most 
pressing wishes is for people to honor him by always choosing 
kindness--a fitting sentiment from an individual who always exemplified 
this often-times under practiced quality.
  His parents, Aaron and Emmie Gooch; sister, Audrey Gooch; 
grandparents, Ron and Sharron Gooch, Ron Schmotzer, and Carol Gooch; 
paternal great grandmother, Mary Gooch; maternal great grandmother, 
Doris Taylor; and maternal grandmother, Sandy Williamson and many 
others all deeply loved and supported Cameron.
  While we mourn with Cameron's family, we also celebrate his 
incredible life and indelible legacy. He was a joy to all who had the 
privilege of meeting him. I join his family, friends, peers and the 
entire Eighth District of Texas in honoring his extraordinary life and 
his steadfast devotion to his friends and family. Cameron will be 
greatly missed.

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