[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 44 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2947-S2948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO TIMOTHY DILLON

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I show my 
support for Timothy Dillon of Hampton Falls, NH. His heroic actions, 
along with those of Christopher Smith, 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, Timothy noticed a burning car that had fallen 
down an embankment. Timothy and Christopher 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 he entered through the front of the car. 
Putting their own

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lives in jeopardy, the two men were able to pull the woman to safety.
  I commend the selfless act of Timothy Dillon. 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 Timothy, our Nation will continue to be 
strong. New Hampshire is proud to have such a dedicated citizen. It is 
truly an honor and privilege to represent Timothy Dillon in the U.S. 
Senate.

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