NAN A. S. HAYWORTH: “Tomorrow afternoon in Scottsdale, Arizona at 2 o'clock Mountain Standard Time, there will be a memorial service held for…”

“Tomorrow afternoon in Scottsdale, Arizona at 2 o'clock Mountain Standard Time, there will be a memorial service held for the man described as the ace of aces, a genuine hero, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Joe Foss. Joe Foss accomplished much in his life. Indeed Tom Brokaw in his book The Greatest Generation devoted an entire chapter to the life of Joe Foss. It was a remarkable life, not only in wartime but in winning the peace. A two-term governor of South Dakota, the first commissioner of the American Football League, president of the National Rifle Association, a television personality in his own right, and finally in retirement Joe Foss relocated to Arizona. It was my privilege to know this great and good man, this genuine American hero who despite the reputation of fliers had none of the swagger but all of the humility and humble nature that a man could possess. The story goes once a journalist asked Joe Foss about his many earthly accomplishments, and Joe said 'Yeah, I guess I have done a lot of things but nothing compares to the day when I met the Lord.' Now Joe Foss is with the Lord, and I know the people of Arizona along with the gentleman from South Dakota (Mr. Janklow), the people of South Dakota, and all of America remember and revere this great American. At ease, Joe, rest in peace.”