Congressman Howard Coble spoke at Sunday's Memorial Day event at Forest Lawn Cemetery. He was one of many retired military personnel who participated in the event. His own military service includes five years of active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard and eighteen years of additional duty in the reserves. This action shot shows the congressman immediately after he finished his speech, at about 1:10, racing to his car to make a 2:00 speaking engagement in Asheboro. Congressman Coble works hard to maintain visibility throughout the entire sixth district. Having served since 1985, he is the longest-serving Republican congressman in North Carolina. This distinction indicates he is making his constituents happy.
Age does not seem to get in Congressman Coble's way; at eighty, he beelined to his car without assistance. We hope he made his speaking engagement on time. On a personal note, he has pledged not to take a pension when/if he retires!
Have a happy last day of the month to you AND to Congressman Coble.
This and your previous post are very touching.
Posted by: Dina | Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 06:21 AM
Nice to know there are some politicians out there actually doing what they're paid to do! What a wonderful shot this is. I hope you'll share it with him.
V
Posted by: Virginia | Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 10:20 AM
He looks more like one of my uncles than a departing Congressman, hooray for him! I bet he does not think of himself as a politician but as a public servant.
I have to say that our local Congressman here in Inland Southern California , Ken Calvert ,is not often seen in casual attire but he does a heck of a job standing up for his constituents when the going gets tough and muddy in DC!
His Dad looked like your Hon. Mr. Coble,Real and honest and he raised a son that has carried on the family name in a big way.
I am sure the people of Howard Coble's district are well served.
Posted by: Janis | Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 01:49 PM
He is one of the classiest guys I have had the honor to meet.
And come Christmastime...the guy is busy as a bee flitting to many parades he is asked to attend!
Jack
Posted by: Jack Hart | Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 05:51 PM
I could not agree with you more
Posted by: kolczyki | Tuesday, October 04, 2011 at 06:39 AM