U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson, a native Texan, is not only a decorated war hero, but also a distinguished statesman. His patriotic devotion to democracy and a strong commitment to conservative values has earned the respect and love of the North Texas constituents of the Third District he has served faithfully for so many years.

Sam Johnson is retiring from Congress on December 31, 2018; the story that follows tells of the time he was imprisoned by the North Vietnamese in 1966 during his 25th combat mission of his second tour of duty there.