[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12729]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO WAYNE THOMPSON

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 2002

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment and pay 
tribute to the life, legacy, and memory of Wayne Douglas Thompson. 
Wayne departed us on June 2, 2002 in his Monte Vista home, and as we 
mourn his loss, I would like to take the opportunity to honor Wayne--a 
man of great character and conduct.
  Wayne was a native of Colorado, born and raised by Douglas and Agnes 
Thompson in Monte Vista. He graduated from Monte Vista High School in 
1952, and entered Adams State College, graduating with honors in 1956. 
He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served our country 
courageously through three tours in South Vietnam and also in the 
Middle East, defending the freedoms and liberties we all hold dear. 
Wayne served with integrity, and today we honor him as a soldier and a 
patriot.
  After 21 years of military service, Wayne retired from the Marine 
Corps and returned home to accept a position as the Executive Director 
of the Colorado Potato Administration Committee. His leadership and 
guidance have inspired his peers and co-workers--Wayne leads by example 
and has always taken time to pass along his wisdom to the youth of his 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly honor Wayne before this body of Congress and 
this nation. He is survived by his two daughters Dawn and Kali, his 
three grandchildren Nicholas, Melanie, and Devin, and his beloved wife 
Maryann. Thank you, Wayne, for your many years of service and countless 
contributions to our society. Although we all mourn the loss of Wayne 
Thompson, we recognize that he has left a piece of himself with each of 
those who were lucky enough to have known him.

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