Brad Wenstrup: “I thank the gentleman from Illinois for that fine tribute. I would like to share a story about Major John Pryor, John…”

“I thank the gentleman from Illinois for that fine tribute. I would like to share a story about Major John Pryor, John Pryor, MD, trauma surgeon from Philadelphia. He joined the Army Reserve in 2004; but on September 11, 2001, seeing that his Nation was under attack, he got in his car and he drove to Ground Zero, hitchhiked all the way in after he drove as far as he could. And after that, he took care of people. After that, he started thinking that there is more that he could do for his country. He joined the Army Reserve. We served together in Iraq, became good friends; and after returning, we did a trauma conference together in Cincinnati. John returned to Iraq in 2008; and on Christmas Day, after attending mass, he walked out and he was hit by a mortar and killed. John was the type of person that did all for others. He left behind, unfortunately, a wife and three children. Above his desk he had a quote by Albert Schweitzer that said: Seek always to do something good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. Even if it is a little thing, do something for those who need help, something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too. It is now my privilege to yield to the gentleman from Georgia, Mr. Doug Collins. He serves as the Air Force Reserve Chaplain with the 94th Airlift Wing.…”