[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 43 (Wednesday, April 13, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E639-E640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN HONOR OF SERGEANT FIRST CLASS DANA BOWMAN (RET.)

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of SFC Dana 
Bowman, a courageous and dedicated former soldier in the United States 
Army.

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  Sergeant First Class Bowman, a former member of the Army Special 
Forces and the ``Golden Knights''--the Army's elite parachute team--has 
inspired the world in his recovery and unwavering will to succeed, 
despite all odds, following his tragic training accident in 1994. At 
Yuma, Arizona, Sergeant First Class Bowman and his fellow paratrooper, 
Sergeant First Class Jose Agillon, struck each other midair, severing 
both of his legs.
  Not only did Sergeant First Class Bowman recover and re-enlist in the 
Army after a mere nine months, thereby becoming the first double 
amputee to re-enlist, but he became the United States Parachute Team's 
recruiting commander and lead speaker, telling others of the great 
sense of fulfillment and accomplishment such a duty can bring. From his 
military retirement in 1996 to the present, Sergeant First Class Bowman 
has encouraged the physically impaired and disabled community to never 
underestimate their potential to achieve their dreams, succeed in work 
and thrive in life.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honor and recognition of SFC Dana 
Bowman. His positive outlook on life, personal strength, and will to 
uplift others touches all who come in contact with him.

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