A Boston Herald article announced on April 6 , 2007 that Fred considered seeking the Massachusetts 5th US Congressional seat being vacated by Martin T. Meehan as a Republican candidate . He dropped out of the race on April 26 after supporting candidate James Ogonowski , a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and brother of John Ogonowski , who piloted American Airlines Flight 11
American Airlines Flight 11
American Airlines Flight 11
Fred Smerlas