Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Senior Airman Michael Ty Spradlin of Bryan, Texas, who passed way on 5 February 2020. Known as Ty to his family and friends, he was killed in a motorcycle accident at Yokota Air Force Base in Japan. Ty was born 5 March 1991 in Wheelock, Texas, to Theresa Lynn Spradlin and Michael Todd Spradlin. He graduated from Bryan High School in 2009 and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 2012. Over his 8 years of service in the United States Air Force, Ty worked as a crew chief on a variety of C-130 planes. He traveled to many countries and enjoyed the opportunity to see the world. During his service, Ty traveled to the Philippines, Australia, Thailand, Kuwait, and Korea. He served at three different squadrons over those 8 years, including: the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan; the 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona; and the 374th Maintenance Squadron, Yokota Air Force Base in Japan. Senior Airman Spradlin bravely served his country, and his legacy will be forever woven into our American military history. Ty was not only a proud public servant; he was a friend to all, a loving son, a brother, and an uncle. My wife, Gina, and I offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Spradlin family. I have requested the United States flag be flown over our Nation's Capitol to honor the life, legacy, and service of Senior Airman Michael Ty Spradlin.…”