[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 56 (Monday, April 1, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN RECOGNITION OF THOMAS NYE

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 1, 2019

  Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the life 
of Thomas Nye, a dedicated Marion firefighter, who led a life committed 
to proudly serving his town and his country.
  Born and raised in Marion, Massachusetts, Mr. Nye was part of a 
family with a long tradition of firefighting. Before his time at the 
Marion Fire Department, Mr. Nye served in the Vietnam War as an 
automotive mechanic and regarded his military service with tremendous 
pride.
  Following his time in the military he worked as a private auto 
mechanic, a skill that he carried with him throughout his life. Mr. Nye 
was appointed to service in the Marion Fire Department in June of 1974 
where he worked tirelessly for forty-five years.
  Described by his family as a ``gentle soul,'' Mr. Nye was always 
there when someone needed a helping hand. His hard work and dedication 
to his community impacted hundreds of lives. Whether it was assistance 
with station maintenance, or filling in for some of the younger 
firefighters while they were working their private jobs, he would have 
done anything for anyone in need.
  Mr. Nye left us too soon on February 27, 2019, at the age of 72, 
after responding to one final call. His commitment to his work and to 
the people around him will long be remembered by his colleagues, his 
friends, and our entire community.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of Thomas Nye. I ask that 
my colleagues join me in recognizing his lifetime of service to others.

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