[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6601]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HEROES COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES: EIGHT-YEAR-OLD DILLON EARL IS A 
                                  HERO

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                          HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 28, 2010

  Mr. SALAZAR. Madam Speaker, heros come in all shapes and sizes and I 
rise today to honor eight-year-old Dillon Earl of Fruita, Colorado for 
heroic acts that saved lives on Sunday, April 25.
  While the two were on their way to church, Dillon's grandmother Lisa 
DeKruger had a seizure behind the wheel of her truck. Luckily for both 
of them, Dillon's quick thinking and bravery under pressure saved both 
their lives and those of other drivers on the road.
  When he noticed something was wrong with his grandmother, eight-year-
old Dillon reached for the brake and guided the truck to the side of 
the interstate. With the assistance of another driver, he called 9-1-1 
and got his grandmother the urgent medical attention she needed.
  The impact of Dillon's actions has only begun to sink in for his 
grandmother who recently told him, ``I guess Grandma owes you lots of 
candy for the rest of your life.''
  Throughout this incredible incident, Dillon has shown humility and a 
maturity beyond his years. His remarkable courage and concern for his 
loved ones are an inspiration to all of us. This brave young man from 
Mesa County Colorado has made his family, his community and his 
Congressman very proud.
  I wish him and his family continued health and happiness.

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