[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 64 (Thursday, May 10, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E782]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                 RECOGNIZING CORPORAL RICHARD ZAHIGIAN

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 10, 2001

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Corporal 
Richard Zahigian for his service and dedication to the United States 
Marine Corps. In addition, I would like to recognize his book, The 
Other Side of Conflict, which chronicles his stateside service to his 
country in the Vietnam Era, between the years of 1966-1968.
  While his exemplary career spanned a number of years, his service in 
the Marine Corps was highlighted on December 22, 1967. On that date, 
Corporal Zahigian was the honored recipient of the ``Meritorious Mast'' 
for his performance and devotion to duty, in keeping with the highest 
tradition of the Naval Service, as the ``Lone Marine'' of McGuire Air 
Force Base, New Jersey.
  The Other Side of Conflict is dedicated to the generations of young 
people who served in the Armed Forces, to Corporal Zahigian's fellow 
Vietnam Era veterans who trained alongside him, and especially to all 
those who did not return.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing Corporal 
Richard Zahigian for his selfless dedication to this country and the 
freedoms that we enjoy. Please join me in celebrating Richard's career 
and literary success.

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