[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 162 (Monday, September 20, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6549]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO HUNTER JONES

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I have the honor of recognizing 
Hunter Jones of Billings for his many years supporting Montana service 
members deployed overseas.
  Hunter is the grandson of a World War I veteran, and the son of a 
World War II and Korean War veteran. Though not a veteran himself, 
Hunter was instilled with a driving passion to honor military 
servicemembers throughout his life. Hunter made his way to Billings, 
MT, as an educator in 1995 and quickly began a program with his 
students at Will James Middle School to recognize and honor Montana 
servicemembers and veterans.
  Following the tragic terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 
2001, Hunter saw the need to support Montanans deployed overseas in the 
Global War on Terror. He and his students began sending care packages 
and letters to the men and women fighting to protect our freedoms. For 
over 19 years, Hunter has diligently kept this up, and now, close to 30 
of his former students have been inspired to military service, 
including a Navy SEAL and members of all military branches, who have 
also received care packages from him. Military servicemembers have 
recognized Hunter's support by sending him American flags flown in 
countries where they were deployed, along with letters of appreciation. 
Hunter proudly displays them in his classroom.
  It is my distinct honor to recognize Hunter for over 20 years of 
supporting Montana military servicemembers and for teaching the 
Treasure State's youth to honor those who have fought for this great 
Nation. Hunter's patriotism and love for the men and women of our Armed 
Forces will live on in the generations of Montanans he has taught at 
Will James Middle School in Billings, MT.

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