[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 73 (Monday, May 1, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1438]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING STAFF SERGEANT TAYLOR MITCHELL

  Mr. TUBERVILLE. Madam President, today, I want to honor U.S. Army SSG 
Taylor Mitchell who tragically lost his life last month in a Blackhawk 
training exercise at the young age of 30.
  Family members describe Sergeant Mitchell as an ``all-American man'' 
with a positive outlook, a love of flying, and a desire to serve--all 
of which prompted him to enlist in the U.S. Army in 2014. After 
completing training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina, he was assigned 
to the 2nd Calvary Regiment in Vilseck, Germany, as a healthcare 
specialist. Upon meeting requirements to become a flight paramedic, he 
joined the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade at Fort Riley, KS, as a flight 
paramedic noncommissioned officer. In November 2020, he transitioned to 
the 101st Airborne Division of Combat Aviation Brigade, continuing this 
role until the time of his death.
  He is survived by his wife Hayli Jo; his parents Jay and Darlene; 
brothers Garrett, BJ, and Joseph; grandmother Patricia Scoper; and six 
nieces and nephews.
  Alabama is grateful for Sergeant Mitchell's willingness to serve in 
our Nation's military, and we mourn the tragedy of a life taken too 
soon. His love of country and devotion to duty are an inspiration. We 
will make sure that his legacy is never forgotten.

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