[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E152-E153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF JONATHAN ``JON'' FLAGLER

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                             HON. TED LIEU

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 15, 2022

  Mr. LIEU. Madam Speaker, I rise to celebrate the life of Mr. Jonathan 
``Jon'' Flagler, a beloved community member and firefighter in the 33rd 
Congressional District who passed away in the line of duty at the age 
of 48 on January 6, 2022.
  Born on October 9, 1974, Jon was born and raised in the neighborhood 
of San Pedro in the City of Los Angeles. He attended Crestwood 
Elementary School, Dodson Middle School, and graduated Class of 1992 
from San Pedro High School. Immediately after high school, Jon threw 
himself into working towards his passion, dedicating his time to 
helping others by becoming a firefighter. After high school, he 
attended El Camino Community College to take fire science classes and 
then later graduated from Rio Hondo's Fire Academy. Jon continued his 
education and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Fire Administration 
from California State University, Los Angeles in 2001.
  Jon began his 21-year career as an industrial firefighter with 
Northrop Grumman Aerospace in 2002 before being hired by the City of 
Vernon Fire Department later that same year. He spent the majority of 
his career working at Vernon Fire Station One and Three. In 2020, Jon 
relocated to the Los Angeles County Fire Department after the agency 
took over firefighting services for the City of Vernon. As a part of 
the Los Angeles County Fire Department, he worked at Fire Station 22 
before moving to Fire Station 83, located in Rancho Palos Verdes, just 
a few blocks from his childhood home. Tragically, Jon lost his life in 
the line of duty--bravely fighting a fire, selflessly protecting the 
community he served.

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  Jon exemplified the important traits of a firefighter both on the job 
and off the job. Jon was known by friends as always being willing to 
lend a helping hand and for his infectious smile that would light up a 
whole room. As a man of faith dedicated to a life of service, Jon's 
greatest love was always his family.
  Jon is survived by his loving wife Jenny and sons Brody and Jack 
Flagler; his nephews Matix, Corey, Van, and his niece Mikiela, and his 
in-laws Dwight, Cindy, and Tracy. May his kindness and dedication to 
selflessness continue to live on in those he touched with his 
compassionate and welcoming spirit.

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