[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 11655]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL DAY

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 16, 2006

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay my respects to Michael 
J. Day, who tragically died in the line of duty earlier this week. Mr. 
Day, the Deputy Assistant Fire Chief and 27-year veteran of the 
Providence Fire Department, was dedicated to his profession and to 
serving his community.
  On June 13, Mr. Day had returned to the Washington Street Fire House 
after responding to a fire earlier in the night. As the overnight shift 
began, Michael had been working in his office when a coworker found him 
unconscious. While his fellow firefighters did all in their power to 
resuscitate him, they were unable to do so.
  A lifelong resident of Providence, Mr. Day came from a family of 
firefighters, which included his father and three brothers. He attended 
LaSalle Academy and after graduating from the fire academy, he was 
appointed to the Providence Fire Department in 1979. He earned a 
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from Rhode Island College in 
1980 and another B.A. in Fire Science at Providence College in 1981.
  Michael was promoted to Lieutenant in 1989, the same year he was 
honored as the Providence Firefighter of the Year and received the 
Heroic Action commendation for rescuing four people from the roof of a 
burning house. This was just one of many times he would be recognized 
for his outstanding service and courage on the job. He was promoted to 
Captain in 1995, Battalion Chief in 2000, and most recently to Deputy 
Assistant Fire Chief on June 30, 2005. He oversaw operations at 
multiple fire stations and was the top ranking officer of his shift. 
Michael had just completed his final class in the Executive Officer 
program at the National Fire Academy.
  As a beloved father figure to his fellow firefighters, I have no 
doubt that Michael Day will leave a lasting legacy to the entire 
Providence Fire Department and the Providence community. I extend my 
condolences to all who knew and loved Michael Day, especially his wife, 
Cynthia; his son, Michael; and his daughters, Amanda, Brianne and 
Stephanie. May we keep his loved ones in our thoughts and prayers as 
they endure this difficult period.

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