[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 16, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H2036]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            HEROES AMONG US

  (Mr. YODER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, over 100 Kansans traveled across the country 
to take part in the world's most recognized marathon yesterday in 
Boston.
  We've all seen the images of the destruction caused by the cowardly 
acts of violence. But, Mr. Speaker, what was not cowardly was the 
instinct and immediate reaction of so many first responders and 
countless spectators who were watching their loved ones partake in the 
Patriots' Day tradition.
  Cowardly doesn't describe runners who passed the finish line after 
running 26 miles and immediately, without hesitation, turning around, 
running back to help.
  Those heroes include Dr. Chris Rupe from Salina, Kansas. Chris 
finished the race and was only 10 yards away from the first explosion. 
Dr. Rupe turned and ran to help the injured, the way Kansans do, the 
way so many Americans did.
  Mr. Speaker, there is still much to determine in regards to the 
details from yesterday, and we will get those answers I'm sure of it. 
What is known for certain is the bravery and courage of the American 
people and Kansans like Dr. Rupe in emergencies and times of tragedy 
like yesterday in Boston.

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