[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6870]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JACK SMITH

  Mr. HAGEL. Mr. President, I rise to express my sympathy over the loss 
of Jack Smith, distinguished Vietnam veteran and former ABC News 
Correspondent. Jack Smith died on April 7 at the age of 58 at a 
hospital in Greenbrea, CA. He had been struggling with cancer for the 
past year.
  Jack had a long and successful career as a Washington-based reporter 
for ABC News. He covered foreign wars, five presidential elections, and 
hosted numerous shows and documentaries. His thoughtful reporting and 
dedication to journalism ranks Jack Smith high in the history of news 
reporters.
  Jack was wounded during the 1965 battle of Ia Drang Valley. He was 
decorated with the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his bravery. 
His experiences in the Vietnam War prompted him to speak and report 
extensively on the war and its aftermath. He was a man of great 
integrity who never faltered on his commitment to demonstrate 
accurately and honestly the historic events of our time.
  Jack Smith leaves behind his wife, Pamela Peffer; a son, Alexander 
Smith; two stepchildren, Aidan McTighe and Matthew McTighe; his mother, 
Benedicte Smith; and a sister. Jack was the son of legendary reporter 
Howard K. Smith.
  For his service to his country during the Vietnam War and excellence 
in journalism, I ask my colleagues to join me and all Americans in 
honoring Jack Smith.

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