[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13170]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO SPECIALIST KENNETH LOEHNER AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE MISSOURI 
                             NATIONAL GUARD

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 16, 2002

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that several 
acts of selflessness were performed by Missouri National Guardsmen. 
Specialist Kenneth Loehner, of Jefferson City, MO, heroically helped 
rescue a group of people in danger of falling into the Savannah River 
in Savannah, GA, while others protected the area from intrusion by 
growing crowds.
  Spc. Kenneth Loehner and other Missouri National Guard members had 
been training during an annual two-week mission at Fort Stewart in 
Hainesville, GA. Halfway through their temporary duty, he and other 
members of his team were given a break and toured the local 
communities. During the break, Spc. Loehner heard a loud noise at a 
parking lot near the Savannah River. Part of the parking lot had caved 
in and trapped 3 tourists in a 10-foot deep crater nearly tossing them 
into the river. He immediately jumped into the hole to help the 
tourists and saved them in a matter of minutes. Several of Spc. 
Loehner's colleagues successfully directed onlookers away from the 
chaotic scene.
  Mr. Speaker, Spc. Kenneth Loehner and the other Guardsmen involved 
have distinguished themselves by going above and beyond the call of 
duty to ensure the safety of others. I am certain that my colleagues 
will join me in congratulating them on a job well done.

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