[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 104 (Thursday, June 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E882]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR OF AIRMAN FIRST CLASS BRADLEY G. HALE

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2018

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the life and 
service of Airman First Class Bradley G. Hale and recognize his 
unwavering dedication to his family, his community, and his country.
  Bradley was born on April 23, 1997, to Rodney and Charla Hale of 
Houston, Texas. Along with his sister and two brothers, Bradley grew up 
in Montgomery, Texas, where as a boy he loved to be outside and play 
baseball. As a young man, Bradley participated in a number of community 
service projects and was a member of various student organizations, 
including the Montgomery High School honor band.
  Born to a distinguished family of veterans and servicemen, Bradley 
dreamed of following in their footsteps and serving his country by 
joining the Armed Forces. In particular, Bradley dreamed of flying, so 
much so that his friends told him he should go work for NASA. In 
pursuit of his dream, in March of 2016, Bradley enlisted in the United 
States Air Force.
  From the start, it was clear that Bradley would excel in the 
military. During his enlistment, Bradley achieved a perfect score on 
his Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery. After completing basic 
training, Bradley was assigned to the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance 
Squadron, where he served as an Electronic Warfare Journeyman at 
Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana for one year.
  Friendly and caring, Bradley endeavored to use his talents to serve 
others. From his time at Montgomery High School to his service in the 
Air Force, Bradley always put others before himself. Bradley's father, 
Rodney said that ``Bradley was always friendly, had never been in a 
fight, he was very respectful, and would give the shirt off his back if 
you asked.'' His deep love for his family and his country were clearly 
shown as he used his talents to positively impact the lives of those 
with whom he served.
  On March 27, Bradley lost his life while deployed on the island of 
Guam in support of operations in Koreas. On April 10, 2018, he was laid 
to rest at the Houston National Cemetery.
  Bradley leaves behind his parents, Rodney and Amanda Hale, and Charla 
Hale and Gary Martin; his siblings, Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas 
Hale, Shane Hale, and Erika Hale; his grandparents, Ronny and Kathy 
Hale, Mark and Rhonda Andricks, Bill and Bobbie Mercer, Billy and Clara 
Bland, Eugene Hamann, Lorna Hagen, and Wanda Martin; and his great 
grandfathers, Lester Bourgeois and Alvin Hamann.
  While we mourn with Bradley's family, we also celebrate with them his 
life, service, and legacy. I am proud to join his family, his friends, 
and the entire Eighth District of Texas in honoring his life and 
steadfast devotion and service to the United States of America.

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