[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 23397-23398]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO JERRY STEELE, JOHN DOOSE AND SCOTT STEELE

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 25, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before this body of Congress to pay 
tribute to the brave actions of three outstanding citizens from my 
district. Jerry Steele, John Doose and Scott Steele selflessly 
responded to calls for help from a fellow Coloradan and risked life and 
limb to save the life of a stranger. Their display of courage and 
willingness to risk their own lives is remarkable. I am honored to pay 
tribute to their heroic acts today.
  While working on a house across the street, the trio witnessed a 
violent explosion and immediately rushed to the aid of a neighbor in 
trouble. They would later learn that the spark of a cigarette lighter 
in a house with a leaking natural gas line had ignited the blast.
  Scott ran quickly to shut off the gas valve and prevent any further 
explosions. Jerry and John pulled the victim, Luke Little, to safety, 
administering first aid until the paramedics arrived. Their quick 
thinking ultimately saved

[[Page 23398]]

Luke's life. Moments after they pulled him to safety, fire consumed the 
house.
  These three men risked their lives to help save the life of a man 
they had never met. Had it not been for the heroic actions of Jerry, 
John and Scott, Luke Little most likely would not have survived the 
accident. Thanks to their quick thinking and remarkable display of 
bravery, Luke's family is optimistic about his full recovery. This 
extraordinary act of selflessness is truly worthy of our recognition, 
and it is my honor to pay tribute to Jerry Steele, John Doose and Scott 
Steele for their heroic actions.

                          ____________________