[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1726]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING SERGEANT WILLIAM M. BAYS

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                            HON. JAMES COMER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 21, 2018

  Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Sergeant William M. Bays, a beloved father and respected American hero 
who lost his life on June 10, 2017.
  Born October 17, 1987, in Barstow, California, Sergeant Bays 
valiantly rose through the ranks since enlisting in the United States 
Army in 2009, eventually serving as a squad leader with D Company, 1st 
Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 
101st Airborne Division.
  Sergeant Bays' reputation of steadfast selflessness, along with the 
numerous awards he earned for his service--including the Bronze Star 
and Purple Heart--are evidence of his relentless dedication to 
safeguarding our nation's freedoms and values. His patriotic spirit and 
dedication to his country were rivaled only by his fervent commitment 
to his family and his enthusiasm for serving others.
  I join with his family and loved ones--including his wife, Jasmin 
Bays, his children, and his extended family--in celebrating his 
accomplishments and recognizing his noble service to our nation. His 
outstanding legacy of patriotism and compassion lives on in each member 
of his family and in all those who knew him.
  I am grateful for the Kentucky General Assembly's dedication of this 
roadway in the 1st District of Kentucky, as it will serve as a 
testament to his extraordinary sacrifice, which is worthy of our 
deepest respect and admiration.

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