Political Quotes

“I have just returned from Arlington National Cemetery where I attended the interment service for Lt. Comdr. Thomas Selby Dunmire, U.S. Army, retired, and it is my sad duty, but a privilege, to eulogize him today. Lieutenant Commander Dunmire, a West Point graduate, passed away on April 18, 1994. He served our country with honor and distinction. I first met Tom in 1977 when he began his second career as a consultant to the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, and I was serving in the House of Representatives. This distinguished West Point graduate served us with the same dedication as he did the U.S. Army. I would like to share my thoughts on a dear friend with this eulogy which was presented to the family at his memorial service at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific last Friday: To the family of the late LTC Thomas Selby Dunmire, Ret.: Millie and I extend our deepest sympathy to you in your bereavement. We were saddened to learn of the passing of beloved LTC Thomas Selby Dunmire from this life into life eternal, and share the strength of our faith and aloha with all of you in this time of sadness. We shall all miss Tom, whom I met some years ago when he began his second career as a able, knowledgeable and dedicated committee staffer who was of immense value to Members of the House of Representatives, particular in the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, because of his willingness to always go the extra mile.”