[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 21]
[House]
[Page 29383]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE MEMORY OF NAVAL CHIEF PETTY OFFICER PATRICK WADE

  (Mr. KAGEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KAGEN. Mr. Speaker, kindly join me in honoring the memory of 
Naval Chief Petty Officer Patrick Wade from Manawa, Wisconsin, who 
perished in combat on July 17, 2007.
  Pat Wade was a true American patriot.
  While some people spend their time talking about what they think is 
wrong in the world, Chief Wade spent his time doing what he knew was 
right. Believing in personal sacrifice for the betterment of others, he 
made a selfless commitment to defend all of us.
  Rear Admiral Michael Tillotson, deputy commander of the naval 
Expeditionary Combat Command on which Wade served said, ``Pat Wade gave 
his life saving lives. He was doing what he wanted.''
  It is difficult for most of us to comprehend such selflessness. Chief 
Wade's life was one of putting principle into practice. He wanted us to 
be not only better Americans, but better people.
  Today, with this in mind, please join me in honoring his life of 
service.

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