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




                    TRIBUTE TO FRED AND JOYCE CORSER

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I pay tribute 
to Fred and Joyce Corser of Concord, NH, for their heroic act of 
rescuing two young passengers from a vehicle on the verge of exploding.
  In August of 2001, an automobile accident occurred outside of the 
Corser's home. Fred immediately rushed to assist the two passengers 
trapped inside the vehicle, while Joyce contacted rescue personnel and 
then joined her husband. Together, they risked their lives to remove 
the backseat passenger from the vehicle, who had sustained a compound 
leg fracture during the accident.
  Moments before the vehicle exploded, Fred and Joyce put their lives 
in jeopardy once again and pulled out the second passenger. As they 
were carrying him to safety, the car burst into flames. Fred Corser 
quickly found a piece of plywood and used it to shield the victim from 
the explosion.
  I commend Fred and Joyce Corser for their altruistic acts. Their 
selfless deeds saved the lives of two fellow citizens. I feel confident 
that as long as there are Americans like Fred and Joyce Corser, who are 
willing to put the well-being of others before themselves, our Nation 
will continue to be strong. It is truly an honor and a privilege to 
represent them in the U.S. Senate.

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