[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14491]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING FIRE CHIEF POSEY W. DILLON AND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER WILLIAM 
                             DANIEL ALTICE

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                       HON. THOMAS S.P. PERRIELLO

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 28, 2010

  Mr. PERRIELLO. Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise 
today to honor two brave firefighters from Rocky Mount, Virginia, who 
passed away on July 26, 2010.
  Earlier this week, Fire Chief Posey W. Dillon and volunteer 
firefighter William Daniel (Danny) Altice were tragically killed in a 
fatal traffic accident while responding to a house fire in Rocky Mount, 
Virginia. While we mourn this heartbreaking event, we are reminded of 
the risk our first responders assume every day to protect us all. 
Throughout Franklin County and the 5th District, we are in mourning 
over the passing of these two courageous men, who committed themselves 
to the service of others.
  Fire Chief Dillon was a man of remarkable faith, who strove to serve 
his community throughout his life. From 1980 to 2000, he served on the 
Rocky Mount Town Council, including 8 years as Vice Mayor. In 2006, he 
was reappointed to the Town Council and reassumed his position as Vice 
Mayor two years later. Additionally, he spent 33 years with the Rocky 
Mount Volunteer Fire Department. During this time, he rose up through 
the ranks, becoming Chief in 1990, a position he would hold for 20 
years. His vision and leadership throughout his 30 years of civic 
involvement helped shape the town of Rocky Mount and his legacy will 
continue long after his passing.
  Danny Altice began as a volunteer firefighter at the age of 20 and 
served the Rocky Mount community for over 47 years. During his 
distinguished career, he spent seven years as Fire Chief from 1977 to 
1984, and was awarded the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Service Recognition 
Award by the Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department. He helped teach 
younger members of the department how to handle difficult situations 
and could always be counted on for his leadership through challenging 
circumstances. In becoming a firefighter, he followed in the footsteps 
of his father, who was a founding member of the Rocky Mount volunteer 
force. His legacy will be carried on by his brother, who serves as a 
firefighter in Rocky Mount, as well as his son, who serves in Boones 
Mill.
  My heart and prayers go out to the families of our fallen heroes and 
to the entire Rocky Mount community, which has lost two of its finest. 
In remembrance of their sacrifice, I have requested that two flags be 
flown over the United States Capitol and then presented to their loved 
ones. On behalf of Virginia's 5th District, I honor the passing of 
these heroes, and ask that their legacies be remembered for years to 
come.

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