[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9497]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING FALLEN FIREFIGHTER SCOTT DAVIS

  (Mr. PENCE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to pay a debt 
of gratitude to a life of service and sacrifice by one of Indiana's 
bravest.
  Scott Davis of Muncie, Indiana, was a devoted husband, father and a 
firefighter. A former Yorktown fire chief, he'd been with the Muncie 
Fire Department since the 15th of June 2005.
  Tragically, yesterday, Firefighter Scott Davis was killed while 
fighting a fire at the Tabernacle of Praise Church in Muncie, Indiana. 
He would become the first Muncie firefighter to give his life in the 
line of duty since 1955.
  Those who knew Scott Davis were not surprised at the boldness and 
bravery that he displayed in the Tabernacle of Praise fire, where he 
fell. He bravely sacrificed his life protecting the community, and in 
so doing, Scott Davis will forever be remembered as a hero and as a 
servant leader. In the midst of this great tragedy, I honor Firefighter 
Scott Davis.
  We should also take a moment to remember each and every man and woman 
who serve and volunteer full time in fire departments around this 
country. We should always remember and be grateful for those who run in 
when others run out.
  Today, we remember Scott Davis, a devoted husband to his wife, 
Raeanne, and a loving father of three--Jake, Emma and Max. From my 
family to yours, we offer our deepest condolences and those of the 
people of Muncie-Delaware County in the Sixth Congressional District of 
Indiana. The service and sacrifice of Scott Davis will never be 
forgotten.

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