[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 67 (Monday, April 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E420]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF ROBERT ALLAN SMITH

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 19, 2021

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Robert Allan Smith. On November 12, 2020 Lieutenant Colonel 
Robert Allan Smith passed away. Allan served his Nation for over 45 
years in the United States Air Force (USAF) and in the Department of 
Defense (DoD), Pentagon.
  Alan was dedicated to his faith. He was a devoted member of the Fort 
Belvoir Community Chapel, Fort Belvoir, VA. Allan married the love of 
his life, Dr. Patricia Moseley. Happily, they celebrated over twenty 
years of joyful devotion. Allan graduated from Mississippi State 
University with a Bachelor of Science degree and as a member of the 
USAF Reserve Officer Training Corps. Later he obtained a Masters of 
Science degree from Troy State University.
  Upon his Military commissioning, he completed USAF Pilot Training, 
Fort Rucker, AL, and a decade later served there as a Flight Examiner, 
Instructor Pilot, and Academic Instructor. As a Commander for multiple 
Squadrons and missions worldwide, his leadership and focus on his unit 
personnel achieved outstanding results in rescue and medical evacuation 
missions. He was assigned to the Pentagon, USAF Headquarters, and upon 
retirement began an exemplary career as a federal civilian employee in 
the DoD, USAF Headquarters.
  Mr. Smith is greatly missed by many Military colleagues for his 
dedication and significant contributions and by his Pentagon Chapel 
friends. Allan is survived by his devoted brother, David Smith 
(Jeanne); daughters, Ms. Jenny Pechou, Ms. Ashley Smith and Mrs. Sarah 
Tinsley (Daniel); and cousins, Maxwell Carroll (Barbara) and Dr. Cheryl 
Powell (Gil). Allan loved his brothers and sisters-in-law, Mrs. Janet 
Sellers (David), Frank Moseley (Dr. Christine), and Jeff Moseley 
(Edith); and father-in-law, Retired CMSgt James Moseley.
  I join countless friends, family members, and colleagues in mourning 
the loss of Lieutenant Colonel Robert Smith. He was an outstanding man 
dedicated to family, faith, and country, and he will be deeply missed.

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