[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 16]
[Senate]
[Page 22016]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         COLONEL ROBERT MORGAN

  Mrs. DOLE. Mr. President, I would like to reflect for a moment and 
explain why we should take a moment to honor Colonel Robert Morgan, a 
man of distinguished valor. Not only was he part of our Greatest 
Generation, he was a true hero, aptly defined as one who inspires 
through manners and actions, who leads through personal example and 
accomplishments requiring bravery, skill, and determination. As 
commander of the famed Memphis Belle during World War II, and at a time 
when German anti-aircraft fire brought down 8 in 10 bombers, Colonel 
Morgan repeatedly risked everything for his country. In this extremely 
dangerous environment he piloted the first heavy bomber to complete 25 
combat missions in the European Theater, an unprecedented achievement 
and the magic number to be sent home. Colonel Morgan's exceptional 
courage did not end in the European Theater. He continued his valiant 
service to his country in the Pacific Theater and again made history 
when his B-29 named ``Dauntless Dotty'' was chosen to lead the first B-
29 raid on Tokyo. A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Colonel Morgan 
represented the American Spirit--courage in the face of seemingly 
insurmountable odds.

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