[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5096]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JEFFREY MORSE

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, today I show my 
support for Jeffrey Morse of New Hampshire. His heroic actions, 
combined with help from Paul Gagne, saved a woman and numerous animals. 
He put his life on the line to rescue others from a house.
  In September of 2001, the two telephone technicians were working on a 
cable problem when they noticed smoke coming from a nearby house. They 
raced to the scene of the fire. Paul hurried to call the emergency 
rescue services, while Jeffrey used a garden hose to prevent the flames 
from spreading. Jeffrey then noticed a sign indicating that live 
animals were living in the house, so he kicked down the door to the 
building and retrieved a cat.
  After the animal was brought to safety, the two men heard screams. 
Paul and Jeffrey entered the burning building and worked their way 
through the thick smoke to find a choking woman. The two men picked her 
up and carried her to safety. They returned for a final trip to ensure 
they had rescued everyone.
  I commend the selfless acts of Jeffrey Morse. It takes true courage 
to put somebody else's life above one's own. I am confident that as 
long as we have people like Jeffrey, our Nation will continue to be 
strong. New Hampshire is proud to have such a dedicated citizen. It is 
an honor to represent Jeffrey Morse in the U.S. Senate.

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