Bob Barr: “D. Prescott Griffiths, known to friends as ``Don'' or ``Grif,'' was an outstanding example of the American Hero. He…”

“D. Prescott Griffiths, known to friends as ``Don'' or ``Grif,'' was an outstanding example of the American Hero. He lived in Douglasville, in the Seventh District of Georgia, where he recently passed away. Born in New York City during the Great Depression, Don grew up in an atmosphere of family devotion, decency, and service. Enlistment in the U.S. Army brought him to combat service in Korea, where after being shot down over enemy territory and wounded, it was discovered he had been underage at enlistment in order to serve his country. Later, he was recruited to hold an important post in counterintelligence with the Army C.I.D. in England, and he continued to give honorable service until his retirement. His absolute and complete memory recall made him one of the best counterintelligence agents of the cold war era. His international and political contacts were legion, and he could always be counted on for encouragement and friendly advice. Perhaps his memory can best be summed up in his own words. He said: Life is a slice of time, brief and brutal. It is important to know love, to be loved, and to give love. And that's what it's all about. To his country, which he deeply loved, D. Prescott Griffiths gave his all. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.”