[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 6 (Monday, January 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E23-E24]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING FURMAN STEWART BALDWIN

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                           HON. ERIC SWALWELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 11, 2021

  Mr. SWALWELL. Madam Speaker, along with Congresswoman Jackie Speier, 
I rise to recognize the life of World War II veteran, Furman Stewart 
Baldwin, who passed away on December 7, 2020 at his home, in Millbrae, 
California.
  Furman was born on August 27, 1922, in Buffalo, New York. As a child 
he spent time on school, working in his father's professional photo 
studio, and doing gymnastics. It was through gymnastics that he met the 
love of his life, Margaret, who everybody called Peg or Peggy.
  In 1943, Furman and Peggy married, and he was commissioned as a U.S. 
Navy officer and pilot. He was active in the Pacific theater.
  Furman finished his bachelor's degree after the war and started 
working in television, at WBEN in Buffalo. While working in live 
television at WBEN, eventually becoming a producer/director, he also 
went back to school; he earned a master's degree at the University of 
Buffalo.
  After 15 years at WBEN, Furman became head of the Audiovisual Branch 
of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He received several awards 
at West Point, including the Department of Defense Thomas Jefferson 
Award for excellence in television production, before retiring in 1986.
  Following retirement, Furman and Peggy enjoyed traveling the world 
together. When she developed health problems, Furman always stayed with 
Peggy; they eventually moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to be closer 
to their children.
  After Peggy passed away in 2010, Furman enjoyed time with his friends 
and working on his computer. He even made video shows, ``Furman's 
Flicks,'' to entertain follow residents at his assisted living home.
  Furman demonstrated the best the ``Greatest Generation'' had to 
offer. He is also remembered for his commitment to his family, his love 
of life, his artistic stained glass work, and the famous photo he took 
in 1947, ``Il Baccio.''
  Meaning ``The Kiss,'' the photo shows a young boy kissing a young 
girl. Another young girl looks on, seemingly mad that the boy is not 
kissing her. The two-year-old boy in the picture was his son, Furman 
Stewart Baldwin, Jr.
  Furman Baldwin, Jr., survives Furman, along with his other children, 
Claire Harrison, and Ronald, grandchildren Justine, Eric, and 
Alexandra, and great-grandchildren Melissa and Megan. Predeceasing him 
were his wife, son Frederick, and grandson Michael.
  Our deepest condolences go out to Furman's friends and loved ones.

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