[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 RUSSELL KEAT

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I show my 
support for Russell Keat of Grantham, NH. He helped recover numerous 
bodies that had been buried beneath the rubble at Ground Zero, as well 
as three American flags. He put his own life on the line to bring 
comfort to a grieving nation.
  After the second airline crashed into the World Trade Center on 
September 11, 2001, one of the most catastrophic days in our Nation's 
history, Russell offered his support for the rescue efforts.
  Russell specializes in rescue missions and had previously rescued 
individuals from airline crashes, collapsed buildings, and caves. 
However, no other rescue meant as much to this patriot as his work at 
Ground Zero. He recovered the bodies of victims and helped with the 
clean up effort. Russell also led a group of five other heroes who 
uncovered three United States flags. Russell risked working on unstable 
structures and inhaling hazardous materials in order to perform his 
patriotic duty.
  I commend the selfless acts of Russell Keat. It takes true courage 
and honor to value one's Nation above their own life. I am confident 
that as long as we have people like Russell our Nation will continue to 
be strong. New Hampshire is proud to have such a dedicated citizen. It 
is an honor to represent Russell Keat in the U.S. Senate.

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