IN MEMORY OF RICK DANIEL
(Extensions of Remarks - November 13, 2006)
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HON. JOE WILSON
OF SOUTH CAROLINA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Monday, November 13, 2006
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the pro-Second Amendment community lost a true friend last month, with the passing of Herman Richard Daniel of Irmo, SC. ``Rick'' died due to complications from aortal heart issues. He was 45.
He was the son of Evelyn Spires and the late Herman Daniel. Rick was a member of the New Heights Baptist Church.
A longtime aide to South Carolina Comptroller General, Richard Eckstrom, Rick had a distinguished and passionate career in the service to causes in the defense of freedom. Rick served ten years as the President of Gun Owners of South Carolina and the NRA State Association. He was the only non-legislator in South Carolina to be named ``Defender of Freedom'' by the National Rifle Association and was also named the first ever NRA Member of the Year by ``America's First Freedom'' magazine. Rick was known for his powerful essays and articles on the subject of freedom and was recently awarded the Second Amendment Foundation's ``James Madison Award'' for excellence in writing. Rick was also a proud officer in the South Carolina State Guard.
Rick is survived by his loving wife Esther and two daughters, Heather Rhea and Kara Nina; his brother Jim and wife Tonette with niece Jamie, and sister Linda and her husband Charley Butler.
Rick was a patriot, loving father, devoted son, and dedicated servant of the Lord. His quick wit and personal charm will leave us all missing him.
