[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11859]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF WALTER HESSLING

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 28, 2010

  Mr. ISRAEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Walter Hessling 
who passed away on November 27, 2009.
  Walter was one of many courageous men who chose to serve his 
community as a firefighter. He was a Captain of the Dix Hills Volunteer 
Fire Department and served his community valiantly for 32 years.
  To all of those who knew and loved him, his untimely death will 
forever be a reminder of his selflessness. His last heroic moment in 
the line of duty saved the lives of others who he never met. As time 
passes, the pain will fade, but the memory of Walter will always remain 
a shining example of truth and goodness to all of those whose lives he 
touched.
  It is at this time we remember Walter Hessling for his bravery and 
kindness and for his dedication and service to the Dix Hills Fire 
Department.

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