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REMEMBERING WARNER TIMMONS
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HON. HALEY M. STEVENS
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Friday, January 15, 2021
Ms. STEVENS. Madam Speaker, I rise today in memory of Warner Timmons, another beloved husband, father and grandfather lost suddenly and senselessly to COVID-19 on December 15.
I would like to use my personal privilege to share the words of his son, Jay Timmons, on the event of his father's passing:
I am proud and blessed to be Warner Timmons' son. I share his name, as does my own son. I inherited his sarcastic chuckle and his devious laugh, as well as his love of practical jokes--and there has never been someone as good at them as him. His timing was perfect right until the end. He always looked out for those less fortunate and was always rooting for the underdog--traits that he impressed on me to carry with me throughout my career. He passed on his love of animals, especially rescued dogs and cats, of which there were many in our family. Dad taught me how to tie a tie perfectly as I entered the working world--a full Windsor knot with a dimple in the center, even though I was applying to work at a fast-food restaurant.
He taught me to be respectful to every other human being I encountered and to always have confidence in myself. Even though he was raised in difficult economic conditions during the Great Depression, he coached me on the importance of table manners, of extending courtesy toward others and of maintaining a firm handshake. He taught me to work hard and to take pride in that work. His own work ethic was strengthened during his time in the U.S. Air Force, where he was an airman first class--and was also first chair trumpet in the Air Force Band on his last tour of duty in the former French Morocco in the 1950s. He enjoyed passing along his love of music to his grandkids.
Maybe the most important thing I learned from my Dad is to never back down from a fight. So, Dad, I promise you one more time that I won't stop now. I'll keep fighting, in every way I can, to help others and to get our country that you loved so much to the other side of this nightmare that was so preventable. And I will hope and pray that doing so will protect other families from enduring the searing pain that we feel right now.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 9
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