[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 19 (Monday, February 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E150]
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                      MICHAEL J. NADON: A TRIBUTE

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                         HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 12, 2001

  Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a truly great 
American, Michael Nadon, whom the Lord claimed for eternal life earlier 
this month.
  Michael J. Nadon, a certificated aircraft dispatcher and a decorated 
veteran of the conflict in Viet Nam, passed away unexpectedly on 
February 3rd, 2001.
  Winner of the Bronze Star and recipient of three Purple Hearts, Mike 
displayed quiet courage in the face of all of life's challenges. On 
January 13th, 1967, as a member of the First Infantry Division, 
severely wounded, he refused medical treatment and continued to assist 
others while under heavy fire. Certainly, some of this courage and 
character came from his father, Joe, a World War II fighter pilot.
  As a charter member and past president of the Airline Dispatchers 
Federation (ADF), Mike was instrumental in changing regulations to 
improve aviation safety in the National Airspace System. Thanks to 
Mike, the safest form of mass transportation in the world is safer 
still. His contributions were numerous, his spirit was unbroken, his 
intellect was great and his heart was huge. Mike Nadon will be missed 
by his family, by his friends, and by his country.

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