[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 139 (Tuesday, October 16, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10766-S10767]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING TODD BEAMER

  Mr. CORZINE. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a man 
whose undaunted and determined spirit showed this world the best of 
humanity. On September 11, Todd Beamer took action against the 
hijackers on United Flight 93 for the noblest cause, so that others 
might live.
  Todd's spirit proved stronger than the evil that boarded Flight 93 on 
that infamous day. His spirit of kindness and generosity, of 
selflessness and bravery never faltered.
  Todd embodied that spirit on September 11 and throughout his life. A 
husband and father, son and brother, friend and volunteer, parishioner 
and businessman: he played many roles. Our nation will always remember 
him in the role of hero.
  We will never know the number of lives spared by the courage of Todd 
and others aboard that plane, but his fortitude sent a clear message to 
all those who seek to harm us: We are not afraid. Todd joined with 
other passengers on that fateful flight in America's first 
counterstrike against terrorism and set a dignified example for

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all of us who follow. Our mission is righteous and let there be no 
doubt, we are all in this together.
  Todd's light shone through in the darkest hour of this Nation's 
history. May his honored memory be a constant reminder of America's 
great courage and resolve.

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