[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15916]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              REMEMBERING ADMIRAL TAZEWELL T. SHEPARD, JR.

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I was honored to be at the funeral 
services at Arlington for ADM Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr., an American 
patriot, a native of Mobile, AL, a man widely recognized for his 
character and integrity as well as for courage, intelligence, and 
professionalism.
  Admiral Shepard was born in Mobile, AL, attended Murphy High School, 
one of Alabama's great high schools, and joined the Navy when World War 
II began. He married the daughter of Senator John Sparkman and they 
were partners for 71 years. He received the Navy Cross, the Navy's 
highest award for heroism during the Battle of Guadalcanal acting with 
coolness and courage to direct action and to care for casualties.
  He was a naval aide to President John F. Kennedy and advised the 
President during the Bay of Pigs crisis in 1961. He published a book 
John F. Kennedy: Man of the Sea, in 1965.
  His quiet and firm character was the quality that stands out in this 
life well lived. Former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor spoke at the 
service and recalled those times of friendship--tennis, bridge, and 
dancing--enjoyed by their families. His son, Tazewell Shepard Ill, 
spoke also and provided insights that revealed the strong values and 
positive qualities of his father. The service, honored by the presence 
of a naval detachment, closed with the naval hymn.
  Admiral Shepard through the quality of his life set an example of 
faith, family and patriotism. We extend our sympathy to his fine family 
and even in this time of loss celebrate his wonderful and productive 
life.

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