[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 28, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6737]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                    REMEMBERING ROB AND PAM STEPHENS

 Mr. DAINES. Madam President, today I would like to honor the 
lives of Rob and Pam Stephens who were integral members of the Billings 
community. Both Rob and Pam had a passion for sharing their love of 
aviation with others. Tragically, on Sunday, September 26th, the 
Stephens were involved in a fatal plane crash with their son Riley. 
Riley was the only survivor.
  With over 40 years of flying experience and more than 30 years as a 
professional airline pilot, Rob loved sharing his knowledge and 
expertise with others who aspired to become pilots themselves. In 2018, 
Rob founded Mission Aviation flight school, located at Montana's Laurel 
Municipal Airport, with the intentions of serving others in Yellowstone 
County who also wanted to pursue careers in aviation.
  Most notably, Rob shared his skills and passion for flying with his 
two sons, Riley and Steele, both of whom have pursued their own careers 
in aviation and take pride in teaching the next generation of 
prospective pilots.
  Rob and Pam will be dearly missed by their children Steele, Riley, 
and Piper, their friends in the aviation community, and so many more in 
the Billings area whose lives they touched. Piper recently served 
Montana as an intern in my Washington, DC office. As Riley continues to 
receive medical care, our prayers are with him and the entire Stephens 
family during this very difficult time. May God continue to bless and 
look over them.

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