[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 20, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S6698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING PRIVATE DANNY J. KEOGH

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, on March, 17, 1953, Private Danny J. Keogh, 
an Irish citizen and a resident of the State of Nevada, gave his life 
for America while fighting in the Korean War. Private Keogh's story is 
a tale of exemplary courage. After living and working in Sparks, NV for 
4 years, Private Keogh was drafted to serve in the U.S. Army during one 
of our Nation's most difficult hours. Private Keogh served valiantly 
with the 9th Infantry Regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division until he 
fell to enemy mortar fire on March 17 when his position on Hill 355 of 
Little Gibralter came under attack from Chinese forces.
  Today I rise to honor Private Keogh and to thank his family for the 
sacrifice that this brave young man made for our country. Private 
Keogh's family has long sought American citizenship for their fallen 
loved one, and I pledge my support for this cause. Those who are 
willing to make such great sacrifices for our Nation and our liberties 
have earned the title of United States citizen, and deserve a special 
place in the hearts of all Americans.
  Our duty to honor those who serve on the front lines of our battle 
against tyranny, terrorism and hatred has become especially poignant in 
the wake of our recent war with Iraq. I am pleased that Congress 
included language in the Department of Justice Authorization bill last 
year to allow fallen heroes to receive the honor of citizenship. 
Efforts like this, and a strong commitment on the part of educators 
like Assemblyman Bernie Anderson, Private Keogh's cousin to teach the 
next generation of Nevadans about the sacrifices made in defense of our 
freedoms, are essential for keeping America and our democratic ideals 
strong. I salute Private Keogh and his family and look forward to the 
day very soon when this American hero will finally become an American 
citizen.

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