[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 191 (Friday, November 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1117]
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        HONORING THE HEROICS OF RICHARD FIERRO AND THOMAS JAMES

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 17, 2023

  Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, November 19, 2023 marks the one year 
anniversary of a violent attack in Colorado Springs killing five people 
and injuring 22 others. I would like to once again extend my prayers of 
peace and healing for the families and victims. During the incident, 
two heroes took action that night to prevent further harm and should be 
honored for their heroic acts.
  Richard Fierro and Thomas James stepped up at their own peril to save 
lives and protect others. The two heroes worked together to stop the 
gunman and remove the firearm from him, Mr. James even incurred 
injuries when a bullet was fired into his abdomen. Because of the 
decisive, quick, and selfless action of these two men, more lives were 
not taken by the attacker. This is the true spirit of selflessness and 
duty that we are privileged to experience so commonly in Colorado 
Springs.
  Information Technician 2nd Class Thomas James was awarded the Navy 
and Marine Corps Medal, the highest non-combat decoration the Navy can 
award for heroism.
  Richard Fierro, a retired Army Major, received the Lifesaving 
Military Hero of The Year Award from the American Red Cross.
  May we all remember their actions to save the lives of others and 
thank them for their service to our Nation and community on the 
anniversary of this terrible event.

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