[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 19 (Monday, February 6, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S347]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                       TRIBUTE TO DR. PAUL TAYLOR

 Mr. BEGICH. Madam President, I would like to speak for a 
moment on the courageous and heroic actions of a fellow Alaskan. Dr. 
Paul Taylor of Fairbanks, AK, while serving as a member of the United 
States Army Special Forces in the Republic of Vietnam, risked his life 
on January 17, 1967, to save a wounded soldier and prevent the further 
demise of American forces.
  While under heavy attack, Staff Sergeant Taylor and a fellow soldier 
led a direct charge on the enemy position and both sustained serious 
injuries. After dragging his wounded comrade to safety, Staff Sergeant 
Taylor continued to lead the attack on the enemy until the platoon 
could retreat to a secure helicopter landing zone.
  Staff Sergeant Taylor's decorations from his service in Vietnam 
include a Bronze Star with ``V'' device, Silver Star, three Purple 
Hearts, and the Army Commendation medal.
  It is with great honor and humility that I, along with the United 
States Army, on February 4, 2012 will recognize Dr. Taylor with the 
presentation of a Silver Star with a Single Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster for 
this action. Although this recognition is 45 years after the fact, Dr. 
Taylor's actions and sacrifice shall not be forgotten by Alaskans and 
all Americans as the memory is still alive with him.

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