[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 44 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S2945]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO CHRISTOPHER SMITH

  Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I show my 
support for Christopher Smith of Seabrook, NH. His heroic actions, 
along with the help of Timothy Dillon, saved the life of a woman 
trapped in a burning vehicle. He put his own life on the line to rescue 
a fellow citizen.
  In October of 2001, Christopher was riding with his mother when he 
noticed that a burning car had driven off the road. Christopher and 
Timothy raced to the scene of the accident and discovered an elderly 
woman trapped in the burning vehicle. She was pinned in the vehicle by 
the deployed air bag and the crushed dashboard.
  Christopher attempted to break the driver's side window, while 
Timothy broke through the back of the car. Christopher smashed the 
window using a tire iron and then entered through the front of the car. 
Putting their own lives in jeopardy, the two men were able to pull the 
woman to safety.
  I commend the selfless acts of Christopher Smith. It takes true 
courage to put somebody else's life above one's own. I am confident 
that as long as we have people like Christopher, our Nation will 
continue to be strong. New Hampshire is proud to have such a dedicated 
citizen. It is truly an honor to represent him in the U.S. 
Senate.

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