    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2025)]
    [House]
    [Pages H750-H751]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

             MOURNING THE LOSS OF STAFF SERGEANT RYAN AUSTIN O'HARA

      (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the
    House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
      Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mourn the loss of
    Staff Sergeant Ryan Austin O'Hara, who was unfortunately among the
    three soldiers who passed away in the tragic helicopter accident in
    Washington, D.C., on January 29.
      Sergeant O'Hara was a native of Lilburn, Georgia, who began serving
    in the Army in July of 2014 when he enlisted at the age of 18. He
    served a tour in Afghanistan in 2017 and then was deployed at Hunter
    Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia. Most recently, he was serving at
    Fort Belvoir in Virginia.

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      Sergeant O'Hara was frequently recognized for his hard work and
    sacrifice during his time in the Army. He received accolades including:
    the Army Commendation Medal of Valor, National Defense Service Medal,
    Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, and Senior Aviation
    Badge. He was a four-time recipient of the Army Achievement Medal and
    three-time recipient of the National Defense Service Medal.
      In addition to being remembered for his honorable service to our
    Nation, Sergeant O'Hara will always be remembered for his dedication,
    fearlessness, love for his family, and passion for flight and serving
    others.
      Sergeant O'Hara is survived by his parents, his wife, and his 1-year-
    old son.
      I extend my deepest condolences to Sergeant Ryan O'Hara's family and
    friends and all of those impacted by this tragic accident.

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