[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 29 (Tuesday, March 17, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2141-S2142]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               PAUL G. UNDERWOOD, COLONEL, U.S. AIR FORCE

 Mr. FAIRCLOTH. Mr. President, yesterday, an American hero was 
honored by his grateful countrymen. Air Force Colonel Paul Underwood, 
formerly stationed at Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro, North Carolina, 
was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery after having been shot 
down more than 30 years ago during his 22nd combat mission over 
Vietnam.
  He was first listed as ``Missing In Action'' for 12 years before 
being officially declared deceased. But, it was only recently that his 
remains were recovered and brought home for a military funeral with 
full honors.
  Col. Underwood answered the call of duty when our country was most in 
need, not just once, but three times. He

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served in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and finally in Vietnam. He 
went unquestioningly wherever he was needed.
  To the family and friends of Col. Underwood, I extend my deepest 
sympathy on this solemn occasion. Col. Underwood gave his life in the 
service of his country. His wife, Gloria, his children and 
grandchildren, and his dearest friends have all suffered the great loss 
that has followed Col. Underwood's selfless sacrifice in the defense of 
the freedom that all of us enjoy.

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