Rick Lazio: “as I was leaving the memorial service for the families of the victims of TWA flight 800 yesterday, my heart was touched…”

“as I was leaving the memorial service for the families of the victims of TWA flight 800 yesterday, my heart was touched to see crowds of Long Islanders who could not attend the ceremony lining the roads with signs expressing love and support for those who lost loved ones in this terrible disaster. The signs read: ``We Are Praying for You.'' ``Our Hearts Are With You.'' If there is any solace in this calamity, it is that Americans from all walks of life have come together to share in this loss, to offer support, and to care for each other. Coming together in times of need with a true sense of community is one of the great strengths of our Nation. I cannot help but think of the hundreds of people who went out on the dark ocean the night of the disaster to look for survivors and the thousands of people who have literally worked around the clock without much fanfare. All these people, rescuers, Red Cross workers, FBI agents, NTSB officials, airline employees, local police, Coast Guard members, medical examiners, grief counselors, and citizens from all over the country who volunteer their time and energy have worked selflessly. Even though they have been burdened by very heavy hearts because of the grim work they are doing, they keep at the job. I urge all Americans, Mr. Speaker, to acknowledge these continuing efforts on Long Island and to express pride in the spirit that makes our country so great.”