[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26189]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



      IN MEMORY OF WILMER HALE, COSHOCTON FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 4, 2000

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, today I speak in memory of Wilmer Hale, who 
passed away on December 16th, 1975.
  Wilmer was born in Coshocton to Willard and Anna Boyer Hale. He was a 
1954 graduate of West Lafayette High and joined the fire department in 
December 1969. Wilmer attended numerous fire training schools, was a 
heart saver instructor for the Central Ohio Heart Association and 
worked for fifteen years on off-duty time at Shafer Awning. Wilmer and 
his wife, Betty Bonzi, had four children; Ronald, David, Wayne and 
Shelly.
  Wilmer was killed on December 16th, 1975 when a brick wall collapsed 
and crushed him as he was fighting a blaze at the Buckeye Fabric 
Furnishing Company located at 14th and E. Main Street.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege for me to pay last respects to a man 
who gave so much of himself to his community and his family. On this, 
the 25th Anniversary of his untimely death, Wilmer is still missed by 
all whose lives he touched. I ask that my colleagues join me in 
remembering Wilmer Hale for his dedication and commitment to our area.

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