[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 44 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S2946]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO KEVIN HEALY

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I pay tribute 
to Kevin Healy, a firefighter in the city of Manchester, NH. His heroic 
actions saved the lives of numerous residents caught inside an 
apartment building.
  On a February 2001 morning, the off-duty firefighter was driving home 
from work when he noticed smoke in the distance. He found a burning 
apartment building which he immediately entered in search of victims. 
He could hear people coughing and used their sounds to locate burning 
victims. He successfully brought two people to safety and returned to 
the burning building to check for trapped victims. During the rescue 
Kevin suffered burns and respiratory injuries.
  Firefighters, like Kevin, work valorously everyday. Each time they 
respond to a call for help, they are risking their own lives. Kevin 
went above and beyond the call of duty in order to save fellow citizens 
and bring comfort to his community. Firefighters are some of our 
country's bravest heroes, and I applaud Kevin's efforts to keep the 
citizens of New Hampshire safe.
  I commend Kevin Healy's bravery and applaud his dedication to public 
service. It exemplifies true courage and honor to put other's lives 
above your own. I am confident that as long as we have people like 
Kevin, our State and Nation will continue to be strong. New Hampshire 
is proud to have such exemplary citizens and it is an honor to 
represent you in the U.S. Senate.

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