[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 190 (Wednesday, November 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1108]
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                  DAMON NELSON, STAFF DIRECTOR, HPSCI

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                         HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2023

  Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, November 10, marked the 5-year anniversary 
of the passing of a beloved friend and colleague, former House 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Staff Director, Damon 
Nelson.
  Damon Nelson served his country nearly his entire life. Before 
working for Rep. Devin Nunes and the people of California's 22nd 
Congressional District, Damon was proud to have served in the United 
States Air Force, where he met the love of his life and future wife, 
Brigadier General Dana Nelson. He was a decorated veteran of the 
Persian gulf war, earning an Air Medal and three Air Achievement 
Medals.
  Damon was known to be an immensely loyal colleague. He worked in the 
office of former Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes for over 
10 years. Five years after his passing, Members and staff alike 
remember Damon for his hard work, boundless sense of humor, selfless 
commitment to mentoring others and service to the intelligence 
community and his country.

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