[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 1, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S194]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 REMEMBERING QUINCY RAMON NELSON-SWEATT

 Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life of 
Quincy Ramon Nelson-Sweatt of Rineyville, KY, who passed away Friday, 
September 2, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his closest family and 
covered in love.
  Quincy was born 9 years ago today, on February 1, 2014, to Timothy 
Sweatt and Natalie Nelson in Elizabethtown, KY. He was a student at 
Rineyville Elementary School, where he was in the third grade. He chose 
to be extraordinarily positive in the midst of the most challenging 
time, bravely facing diffuse midline glioma, a terminal cancer of the 
brain and spinal cord.
  He never lost his sweet smile that could put anyone at ease--or the 
way his copper-brown eyes could light up the whole room. He always took 
such pride in his appearance. From his haircuts and sun-kissed curls to 
his outfits, he always loved to look his best. Quincy was truly 
beautiful both inside and out.
  Before the date of diagnosis, November 11, 2021, he was a perfectly 
healthy, active, fun-loving little boy. Within 10 months, he underwent 
emergency surgery to try to remove the tumor, which was unsuccessful 
and left him a quadriplegic; he also had 55 rounds of radiation to his 
brain and spinal cord, along with trying multiple chemotherapy drugs.
  He endured the toughest days with grace and positivity that was 
unmatched. He exhibited such joy, which was undeniably shared with 
anyone in his presence. Whether he was singing and dancing to his 
favorite songs or snuggling with his mama or his cats, Sprinkles and 
Peaches, he knew how to savor the time he had.
  His love for life is indescribable. His list of loves was long and as 
big as his heart. He loved cars, trampoline jumping, singing to his 
jams, dancing, playing with his cousins that were like siblings, 
farming, running outside, and time with his family and friends. His 
favorite hobbies were singing and listening to music, baseball, go-cart 
riding, swimming, and playing outside. He was passionate about it all.
  Quincy was an empathetic and intuitive old soul that made everyone 
around him feel special and loved. If you ever need inspiration, 
meditate for just a minute on his life and the love he shared and 
choose to live with love.
  Quincy was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Gwendolyn 
Sweatt. Quincy is survived by his parents, Timothy Sweatt and Natalie 
Nelson; paternal grandparent, Timothy Buckler; maternal grandparents, 
Byron and Mary Nelson; aunt and uncles on his father's side, Frederick 
Sweatt, Freda Sweatt, and Stephen Buckler; on his mother's side aunt 
and uncles Erin Riffle (Jason) and Clint Nelson; his cousins on his 
mother's side Ava, Caleb, Hudson, and Charlotte Riffle; and his cousins 
on his father's side Dallas, Rashaud, and Nia Sweatt.
  Quincy will live in the hearts of his family and will be missed more 
than words could ever describe. Happy Birthday, Quincy.

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