Jake Ellzey: “Madam Speaker, today I honor a friend of mine and a true American patriot, Commander Bruce "Puppy" Fecht, born November…”

“Madam Speaker, today I honor a friend of mine and a true American patriot, Commander Bruce "Puppy" Fecht, born November 16, 1955, passed away March 16, 2025. Captain Bruce William Fecht, U.S. Navy, retired, a true American hero, passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born in Missoula, Montana, to Robert William Fecht and Marjorie June Fehr. When he was a young boy, the family along with older sister Bobbi moved to Spokane, Washington, where the family grew to include his two younger sisters, Rebecca and Brenda. Bruce went to Mead High School, where he was a standout basketball player. He continued his education and basketball prowess at Spokane Community College, eventually completing his electrical engineering degree at UW. His first job at AT&T offered the comfort of a 9-to-5 routine, but it was the thrill of flight that ultimately called to him. Bruce pursued his dream of becoming a naval aviator, applying to and being accepted into Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida.”