[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 1859]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO KEN HARPER

 Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, today I wish honor Ken Harper, a 
fellow Arkansan who has embraced the spirit of patriotism. Not only has 
he served our country in the military, but he has created inspirational 
poetry and a special commemorative gift to veterans. Ken Harper has a 
unique talent for writing poetry of a ``military significance'' and 
``significance of character'' that gives inspiration to those who read 
it.
  Ken Harper proudly served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army. He 
served a tour of duty with the U.S. Navy beginning in 1979. In 1985, he 
chose to continue his military career by serving in the U.S. Army. 
After his military service was completed, Ken still had the desire to 
serve.
  Inspired by the fallen sailors and marines of Pearl Harbor, Ken 
requested a few American flags to be flown from military memorials and 
ships on behalf of some retired veterans he knew. The success of this 
motivated him to have more flags flown in dedication of other veterans. 
Later, he would have two special flags he claims as his own raised on 
several naval ships and even on board a NASA space ship.
  Because Ken Harper has selflessly honored so many, today we honor him 
for his efforts, talents, and service to our country.

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