Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an American patriot and fallen hero, Captain Jahmar Resilard, who was killed in a midair collision off the Japanese coast just a few days ago. A native of Miramar, Florida, Jahmar found a love for flying at a young age as he pursued opportunities with the local Civil Air Patrol. After his graduation from college, Jahmar began to consider a higher calling, and when given the opportunity to serve his country and pursue his passion for flying, his career as a Marine aviator took off. Upon securing his commission, Captain Resilard was assigned to the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, where he flew the F/A18 Hornet and worked tirelessly to defend the freedoms that we as Americans hold dear. Mr. Speaker, as the stepmother to Marine aviators who flew the F/A18 Hornet in Iraq, I am familiar with the courage and resolve that is required to dedicate one's life to our country, and Captain Resilard did just that. My heart goes out to his family and his friends. To our hero, I say rest easy in the skies above. Semper Fi, Captain. ____________________”