[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 23167]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



       REMEMBERING CHERONE LOUIS GUNN, KILLED ON U.S.S. ``COLE''

  (Mr. COLLINS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, on October 12, a terrorist bomb left, not 
only a hole in the side of the U.S.S. Cole, but a hole in the lives of 
families and friends of the 17 sailors killed by the blast. This is 
especially true of friends and family of 23-year-old Signalman Seaman 
Recruit Cherone Louis Gunn.
  Seaman Gunn's life was marked by service to family, friends, 
community and Nation. His neighbors in Rex, Georgia remember him for 
always being available to help the local youth.
  His passion to serve his community fueled his ambition to serve in 
law enforcement.
  His desire to serve his Nation was expressed by his decision to 
follow his father's footsteps and join the Navy, where he would gain 
valuable experience which would help him enter law enforcement upon the 
end of his tour of duty.

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  Mr. Speaker, Cheron Louis Gunn always sought to serve his country, 
knowing the risk inherent in the military and in law enforcement. Yet 
he did not shrink from making his commitment.
  I wish to offer my condolences to the Gunn family. It may be 
inadequate consolation, but it is important to remember that Seaman 
Gunn serves as a bright example of the qualities of honor and self-
sacrifice which inspire the men and women of our Armed Forces.




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