[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 19]
[House]
[Page 26263]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         KENNETH ``KEN'' BRUCE

  (Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my 
sorrow and the sorrow felt by the people of Campbell County, Tennessee, 
over the tragic death of Mr. Ken Bruce on Tuesday, November 8, 2005.
  Mr. Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Jo; his two sons, 
Christopher and Patrick; his parents, Gene and Beverly Bruce; his 
brother, Greg; sister, Wendy, as well as all those who knew Mr. Bruce 
and experienced his overwhelming goodwill and humorous service.
  Mr. Bruce was one of the rare individuals in this world that 
dedicated his life to serving others. Through his 20 years service in 
the Army and Army Reserves, and as a school administrator, the students 
of Campbell County High School where Mr. Bruce served as an assistant 
principal knew him as a man who they could talk to, who would listen, 
who would empathize and who would offer good sound advice. They also 
knew him as a man with a great sense of humor, always willing to offer 
a one-liner that would put a smile on their faces.
  It is difficult, when we experience such a profound loss, to find 
words that do justice to a life cut short or bring condolences to those 
feeling the deepest pain. Those who knew him well knew he would want 
everyone to carry on, to approach each day with an open mind and with 
an open heart and with an enthusiasm for life that encourages us to 
find the good in every situation and to turn to the Lord for answers to 
their most difficult questions.
  It is my hope that all of us affected by this terrible sad death will 
continue together to help this community carry on, to help them find 
peace and calm, for as surely as we know there will be a tomorrow, we 
know we will never see his smiling face in this life. We can only take 
solace in the knowledge that Mr. Bruce has gone on to a better place 
where his spirit will continue peacefully into eternity.
  You will be sorely missed, Mr. Bruce, and we will never forget. As 
Horatio said in Shakespeare's Hamlet, ``Now cracks a noble heart. Good 
night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.''
  May God continue to watch over your family and the communities of 
Campbell County, Tennessee.

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