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A Hero from The 2–7 Cav . . . 11 Bravo, Corporal Webb, his soldier’s story 

A fighting force to be feared, who gave all he 

had so very clear 

A Soldier’s Story 

Who, into that valley of death . . . so walked 

All with his two fine legs, as was our freedom bought! 

His charge, his thought’s 

The life of Travis Webb, so much to all has 

taught 

All about courage and faith 

As this mighty Michigander makes his way 

As no other’s could so take his place 

As throughout his young life, his flow and 

ebb 

Through the good and bad! 

A work of art, to be said! 

As it all began 

With a young man with no direction 

Until, he found his life’s true passion . . . his 

reflection 

Reaching, his greatest introspection 

His fine reflection, in a Uniform 

As A Soldier’s Heart and soul, so proud and 

bold . . . so very warm 

All for his country ’tis a thee 

As a future Hero was born, as we would see 

While, on battlefields of honor and death and 

gore 

Charging bravely so, so ever . . . ever forth! 

When, Looking down 

As there it was he so found, no more 

His two strong fine legs, which made up this 

most valiant force 

While, there in that moment of truth 

As in that moment we find the answer, the 

proof 

All about what courage, and a magnificent 

heart can do! 

To build where none lie left 

To climb the highest of all mountains, no 

less 

To Teach Us all . . . to so bless 

To Reach Us . . . to so Beseech Us, all no less 

To But Be The Best 

When, Courage comes to Crest 

Day by Day 

Night after Night 

To win the battle, to win that fight! 

As he will not give up, will not rest! 

As is this soldier’s story, our hearts have 

blessed 

As we watch him grow 

For he has a life to live 

And to this our world, so much more to give! 

Could such faith and courage, we so know? 

Possess? 

And, if I ever have a son 

I, but hope and pray . . . that he could so be 

like this fine one! 

Shining, all in Faith’s True Son 

A Soldier’s Story, Travis Webb our hearts 

have won! 

All in our Lord’s Heart, that will be done 

Amen! 

—Albert Carey Caswell 

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IN MEMORIAL OF SGT. TIMOTHY 

SIMPSON 

HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ OF PENNSYLVANIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Ms. SCHWARTZ. Madam Speaker, on November 17, 2008, Sgt. Timothy Simpson, a 

20-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department and a constituent of the 13th Congressional District was killed by a drunk driver 

while responding to a robbery. He is the fourth 

Philadelphia police officer killed this year in 

the line of duty. 

Sgt. Simpson, 46, left behind his wife, Catherine, and three children. His brother, Terry, is 

an officer on the Philadelphia Police Department SWAT team. 

He was a decorated officer, having recently 

earned superintendant of the month in the 

24th District. Other accolades included a heroism award, four merit awards, and a letter of 

commendation. 

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter said 

Simpson was ‘‘a good officer trying to do his 

duty.’’ 

Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said 

he was ‘‘an excellent sergeant, excellent police officer,’’ adding ‘‘you can’t say enough 

good things about him.’’ 

Sgt. Simpson’s death is a major shock to 

Philadelphia opening wounds that have had little time to heal. He was the partner to Sgt. 

Stephen Liczbinski, a 12-year veteran and 

former constituent, who was shot and killed on 

May 3, 2008 while responding to a bank robbery. 

The sacrifices that the Simpson and 

Liczbinski families have made to protect the 

City of Philadelphia can never be repaid. All 

Philadelphia residents owe a debt of gratitude 

to these families and the families of the other 

fallen officers from Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District, including Gary Skerski, 

Charles Cassidy, Isabel Nazario, and Patrick 

McDonald all of whom died in the line of duty 

in the last two years. 

I ask that the House of Representatives extend its condolences to Catherine Simpson, 

her family, and the Philadelphia Police Department for yet another significant loss. 

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EARMARK DECLARATION 

HON. JIM SAXTON OF NEW JERSEY

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. SAXTON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to 

the Republican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information for publication in the CONGRESSIONAL

RECORD regarding earmarks I received as part 

of FY 2009 Defense Appropriations Bill. 

Project: Monmouth University’s Rapid Response Institute. 

Funding Amount: $3,200,000. 

Account: Research, Development, and Testing, Defense Wide. 

Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lockheed 

Martin. 

Address of Requesting Entity: 400 Cedar 

Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764. 

Description of Request: Project will evaluate 

the software’s ability to improve the effectiveness of military (including National Guard) preparedness and its support to the civilian first 

responders. 

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RECOGNIZING WILLIAM D. 

HENDERSON, JR. 

HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN OF VIRGINIA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Mr. WITTMAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, 

I rise today to honor Mr. William D. Henderson, Jr. who has contributed over 24,000 volunteer service hours over the course of 45 

years to his local communities. Mr. Henderson 

was born in Wellesley, Massachusetts in 1927 

and began volunteering with the Charlottesville 

Albemarle Rescue Squad in 1963 and later 

with the Northumberland County Rescue 

Squad in 1995. Through this time he has 

served as an Emergency Medical Technician 

(EMT), as an Advanced Life Support Provider 

and as a Training Officer. Mr. Henderson’s 

selfless dedication has been recognized 

throughout his tenure as a volunteer EMT. 

First, in 1973 he was awarded the National 

Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Citation of Merit, 

and in 1986 was selected for the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad’s Captain’s 

Choice Award. As recognition of his commitment to the entire community, the Honorable 

Thomas J. Vandever, then Mayor of Charlottesville, VA, proclaimed ‘‘William D. Henderson Day’’ in 1993. Two years later Mr. Henderson would again be recognized by the 

Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad with 

the Joel Cochran Award for Outstanding Service. 

Next, the Rappahannock General Hospital 

would recognize Mr. Henderson in 2000 as 

the EMT of the year. The subsequent year he 

would be honored by the Peninsula EMT 

council as the Outstanding Pre-Hospital Provider. In 2002 the Charlottesville Albemarle 

Rescue Squad named its training room after 

Mr. Henderson. He would then be recognized 

by the Governor of Virginia in 2003 with the 

Governor’s Award for outstanding Pre-Hospital 

Provider. 

2008 has been just as busy for Mr. Henderson as he was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award by the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad. In December, the Northumberland County Rescue Squad will award 

him a second lifetime Presidential Volunteer 

Service Award and the Point of Light Award. 

Madam Speaker, I ask you to join me in congratulating and thanking William D. Henderson 

on his steadfast service to the Commonwealth 

of Virginia and its citizens. 

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IN APPRECIATION OF MY SENIOR 

AND AGING ISSUES ADVISORY 

COUNCIL MEMBERS’ SERVICE 

HON. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS OF ARIZONA

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Ms. GIFFORDS. Madam Speaker, I rise 

today to pay tribute today to the men and 

women of Southeastern Arizona who for the 

past two years have served on my Senior and 

Aging Issues Advisory Council. 

These 35 active and engaged citizens have 

selflessly shared their time and expertise with 

me as important advisors. Each one brought 

considerable personal and professional expertise to the table to help me gain a greater understanding of the challenges faced by seniors 

and their family members. Their advice and insights allowed me to better represent my constituents in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District. 

The counsel they provided has been invaluable to me in making legislative decisions and 

delivering constituent services. I am grateful to 

them for the recommendations and issues 


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