[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 73 (Thursday, May 1, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1788]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING STAFF SERGEANT TROY SMITH KNUTSON-COLLINS

  (Mr. HUIZENGA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life, service, 
and memory of Staff Sergeant Troy Smith Knutson-Collins.
  On April 1, a month ago today, Staff Sergeant Knutson-Collins 
tragically lost his life during a tactical training exercise in 
Lithuania that also killed three other members of the 3rd Infantry 
Division.
  Troy was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, graduating from 
Harper Creek High School in 2015. Troy had many hobbies, including 
woodworking, football, and gaming. After graduating high school, he 
actually played semi-pro football before he enlisted in the Army at age 
20, where he served as an artillery mechanic.
  Staff Sergeant Troy Smith Knutson-Collins was deployed to Korea twice 
and was serving in Lithuania when tragedy struck. In honor of his 
service, he will be returning back home to Battle Creek and will be 
buried at the Fort Custer National Cemetery tomorrow, on Friday.
  Troy is survived by his wife and five children, along with his 
parents, Robert and Tosha Collins, and six siblings.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that we may all rise and honor the memory of Staff 
Sergeant Troy Smith Knutson-Collins with a moment of silence.
  Rest well, soldier. Rest well.

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