[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 22, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H2366]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JEFF INGALLS

  (Mr. GUINTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jeff Ingalls, a 
Granite Stater, American hero, and former prisoner of war. This week he 
is being rightfully recognized during the Prisoner of War Medal 
ceremony this Friday.
  Master Chief Jeff Ingalls grew up in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, 
and enlisted in the United States Navy in July of 1978, where he served 
as a member of an elite unit of highly technical divers. Ingalls served 
in missions that were not only incredibly complex and challenging, but 
also extremely dangerous.
  In June of 1985, Ingalls was aboard TWA flight 847 when it was 
hijacked by terrorists. The six-man detachment, including five U.S. 
Navy divers, was held in captivity by terrorists, during which time one 
bravely lost his life.
  These six men showed bravery, courage, and dedication in the face of 
an enemy. We will never forget your sacrifices, your fight in the name 
of freedom and democracy.
  American heroes like Jeff Ingalls are the reason our country remains 
the ``land of the free and the home of the brave.'' For that we are 
forever grateful.

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