[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 3]
[House]
[Pages 4549-4550]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE OF COLONEL WAYNE T. FRYE

  (Mr. WENSTRUP asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Colonel Wayne 
T. Frye of Manchester, Ohio. Colonel Frye was beloved in his community, 
and is remembered not only for his extraordinary achievements but also 
for his humble character.
  In 1948, Wayne Frye joined the United States Marines, and went on to 
attend the Naval Academy in Annapolis. While a student, he competed 
with the 1952 Olympic rowing team, known as the ``Great Eight,'' 
winning a gold medal for Team USA.
  After graduating from Annapolis, he joined the newly established Air 
Force and later served in Vietnam, where he was a commander with the 
555th ``Triple Nickel'' Fighter Squadron, flying 266 combat missions. 
For his service, he received two Silver Stars for valor, five 
Distinguished Flying Crosses, 15 Air Medals, and a Purple Heart.
  Wayne Frye's legacy also lies in his deep-rooted commitment to his 
community, and his inspiration to future

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generations through his character, faith, and humility.
  Colonel Wayne T. Frye, thank you for your service. A grateful Nation 
salutes you. Rest in peace. Rest in peace.

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