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REMEMBERING FURMAN STEWART BALDWIN
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HON. ERIC SWALWELL
of california
in the house of representatives
Monday, January 11, 2021
Mr. SWALWELL. Madam Speaker, along with Congresswoman Jackie Speier, I rise to recognize the life of World War II veteran, Furman Stewart Baldwin, who passed away on December 7, 2020 at his home, in Millbrae, California.
Furman was born on August 27, 1922, in Buffalo, New York. As a child he spent time on school, working in his father's professional photo studio, and doing gymnastics. It was through gymnastics that he met the love of his life, Margaret, who everybody called Peg or Peggy.
In 1943, Furman and Peggy married, and he was commissioned as a U.S. Navy officer and pilot. He was active in the Pacific theater.
Furman finished his bachelor's degree after the war and started working in television, at WBEN in Buffalo. While working in live television at WBEN, eventually becoming a producer/director, he also went back to school; he earned a master's degree at the University of Buffalo.
After 15 years at WBEN, Furman became head of the Audiovisual Branch of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He received several awards at West Point, including the Department of Defense Thomas Jefferson Award for excellence in television production, before retiring in 1986.
Following retirement, Furman and Peggy enjoyed traveling the world together. When she developed health problems, Furman always stayed with Peggy; they eventually moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to be closer to their children.
After Peggy passed away in 2010, Furman enjoyed time with his friends and working on his computer. He even made video shows, ``Furman's Flicks,'' to entertain follow residents at his assisted living home.
Furman demonstrated the best the ``Greatest Generation'' had to offer. He is also remembered for his commitment to his family, his love of life, his artistic stained glass work, and the famous photo he took in 1947, ``Il Baccio.''
Meaning ``The Kiss,'' the photo shows a young boy kissing a young girl. Another young girl looks on, seemingly mad that the boy is not kissing her. The two-year-old boy in the picture was his son, Furman Stewart Baldwin, Jr.
Furman Baldwin, Jr., survives Furman, along with his other children, Claire Harrison, and Ronald, grandchildren Justine, Eric, and Alexandra, and great-grandchildren Melissa and Megan. Predeceasing him were his wife, son Frederick, and grandson Michael.
Our deepest condolences go out to Furman's friends and loved ones.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 6
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