[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 146 (Wednesday, December 3, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H8286]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO AIR FORCE CAPTAIN WILLIAM H. DuBOIS

  (Mr. TIPTON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Air Force Captain 
William H. DuBois, whose life was tragically lost in support of 
Operation Inherent Resolve on December 1, 2014. Captain DuBois grew up 
in New Castle, Colorado.
  On Monday, December 1, 2014, Captain DuBois took off from a U.S. 
coalition air base for a combat mission in Operation Inherent Resolve, 
when the F-16 he was flying began to experience mechanical problems. 
Captain DuBois attempted to return to the air base and was unable to 
eject before his plane crashed.
  Captain DuBois was only 30 years old and was recently married to his 
wife, Ashley. The number of lives touched by this courageous young man 
are innumerable, and the love and memories he shared with his friends 
and family still linger today.
  The death of Captain DuBois is an unfortunate reminder of the dangers 
our servicemen and -women face every day as they defend our country, as 
well as many sacrifices made to protect freedoms and our way of life.
  Captain DuBois served his country with great distinction and honor, 
something that he always had dreamed of. He will be greatly missed by 
his family, friends, and his squadron.
  Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Captain William H. DuBois. 
His dedication to our country and the way he selflessly lived his life 
serve as an inspiration to a grateful Nation as well as the State of 
Colorado.

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