[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 159 (Thursday, November 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2359-E2360]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO LEON FOY

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                        HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 10, 1999

  Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, on the eve of Veterans Day, I rise to bring 
to the attention of the House the extraordinary accomplishments of Leon 
Foy. Mr. Foy, a recipient of the

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Silver Star, deserves recognition for his valiant bravery on behalf of 
the American people while a member of our Armed Forces. I am proud to 
represent Mr. Foy in Congress.
  Leon Foy, now 78, served in the 8th Air Force during World War II. On 
May 29, 1944, during his 15th bombing mission, Mr. Foy and his nine-
member crew were raiding a ball-bearing plant near Berlin. German 
aircraft attacked and a bullet struck Mr. Foy's head. Ever strong and 
brave, Mr. Foy continued to fly his B-24 until he was in Sweden, a 
neutral country, where he landed safely on a very short runway.
  Mr. Leon Foy is an outstanding and inspirational individual. His 
bravery and courage during this operation and throughout his service to 
our country is admirable and should be commended.

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