[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 63 (Monday, May 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E880]
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                   HONORING MAJOR JAMES WILLIAM REED

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 18, 1998

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Major James William Reed 
who was a pilot in the Air Force and shot down on July 24, 1970. Until 
April of 1998, Major Reed was considered an MIA.
  Major Reed's family never gave up and worked very hard to find out 
exactly what happened to him. In 1991, the Air Force did a survey of 
the crash site and decided to do a complete excavation of the site. The 
findings concluded that Major Reed did die in the crash.
  Major James William Reed was an accomplished pilot and flew over 350 
missions before his death. He was also a very kind and unselfish man 
that he displayed in many ways. Since Major Reed was single, he would 
volunteer to fly missions so that other men with families would not 
have to risk their life.
  Major James William Reed will be buried with full military honors 
that he is so deserving. The memorial service will be held on May 24, 
1998 where Major Reed's family will finally be able to put him to rest. 
Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Major James 
William Reed who gave so much to his family, friends and country.

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