[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 209 (Thursday, December 10, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H7114]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE LIFE OF CHARLES ``CHUCKIE'' DaBELLA, JR.

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life of Charles DaBella, Jr., known to his family and friends as 
Chuckie.
  Chuckie was a resident of Hastings, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. He 
passed away at the age of 52 this summer on June 29 after a devastating 
motorcycle accident.
  Chuckie's sister, Charlene, said: ``Chuck was an amazing soldier, 
brother, father, and son.''
  His military legacy is one that he and his family can certainly and 
forever be proud of. Chuckie was a retired Army infantryman with 13 
years of service. He was with the 3rd Special Forces Group, a Green 
Beret, senior parachutist, and Army range qualified, earning the bronze 
German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship.
  Chuckie was also the recipient of four Purple Hearts and the Bronze 
Star.
  The pain that comes from the loss of a loved one never truly fades, 
but I want the DaBella family to know that they are in my thoughts, and 
my prayers are with them during this incredibly difficult time. We are 
proud of the service and legacy that Chuckie has left.

  May God watch over Chuck, who left us far too soon.

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