[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 164 (Wednesday, November 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1492]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF JORDAN PIERSON

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2016

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and remember 
Captain Jordan Pierson, a young man who I had the honor of nominating 
to the Unites States Air Force Academy. Jordan was an exemplary 
individual who graduated from Coronado High School in Lubbock, Texas, 
in 2005 before moving on to the Air Force Academy. Through the Air 
Force, he dedicated his life to serving others.
   On October 2, 2015, Jordan, five other airmen, and five civilians 
died when their C-130J aircraft crashed at Jalalabad Airfield in 
Afghanistan. I helped Jordan start out on his path toward a career in 
the military by nominating him to the Air Force Academy. I also had the 
honor of seeing him home, being present when his body was returned from 
overseas and interred at Arlington National Cemetery. Jordan is 
survived by his wife, Jaime Pierson. As we remembered those who have 
served on Veterans Day earlier this month, I ask my colleagues to join 
me in honoring Jordan Pierson and assuring his friends and family that 
he is not forgotten.

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