[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 18, 2013)]
[House]
[Pages H5627-H5628]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                HONORING MAJOR FREDERICK EDGAR FERGUSON

  (Ms. SINEMA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the heroic efforts of 
Major Frederick Edgar Ferguson of the United States Army. Major 
Ferguson served in the 1st Cavalry Division and was awarded the Medal 
of Honor for supreme gallantry in action on January 31, 1968, in the 
Republic of Vietnam. Today he lives in Chandler, Arizona, in the 
district I have the honor of representing.

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  Major Ferguson was the commander of a helicopter monitoring an 
emergency call from wounded passengers of a downed helicopter under 
heavy attack. Without hesitation, Major Ferguson volunteered to respond 
to the call despite warnings to stay clear of the area.
  Major Ferguson displayed superior flying skill by landing his 
aircraft under heavy fire. And although the helicopter sustained severe 
damage as the wounded men boarded, Major Ferguson flew his crippled 
aircraft to safety. That day, Major Ferguson saved the lives of five 
fellow servicemen with his brave and selfless act.
  It is for his outstanding display of bravery that I am proud to honor 
and remember the actions of Major Frederick Edgar Ferguson.
  Thank you, Major Ferguson.

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