[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S1665]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING MASTER SERGEANT NICOLE AMOR

  Ms. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise today with a solemn heart to honor 
the life of U.S. Army Reserve MSG Nicole Amor from White Bear Lake, MN. 
Master Sergeant Amor was assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command 
based in Kuwait when she, along with five other servicemembers, lost 
her life serving our Nation on March 1, 2026, during a drone attack.
  The State of Minnesota is wrapping its arms around Master Sergeant 
Amor's family and friends as we grieve. Nicole's husband Joey 
beautifully described her as ``a rare and special light in this 
world.'' Along with being a committed solider and true patriot, Master 
Sergeant Amor is remembered as ``an amazing wife, mother, and friend . 
. . who loved with all her heart.'' In addition to that deep love, she 
is remembered for her wit and willingness to be friends with anyone.
  Nicole is survived by her husband Joey; son Owen; daughter Adeline; 
parents Deborah and Todd; siblings Derek, Tony, and Dillon, Alyssa; and 
their mother Janelle; grandma Patrecia; and many other extended family 
members and countless friends. She was deeply loved by many friends and 
family for her spirit, warmth, humor, and strength. Nicole's husband 
Joey says she will always be the love of his life, and her spirit will 
continue to shine through in her children and many friends.
  Nicole loved to garden, an activity in which she found peace and an 
expression of her nurturing love. So it is fitting that Joey and 
Nicole's family are planning to build a greenhouse and community garden 
to keep her spirit growing, as they grieve her loss.
  As Nicole's family said, ``We will carry Nicole with us forever. She 
was loved so greatly by so many people, and she loved each and every 
one of you right back.''
  May a portion of the prayer from her obituary bring us closer to her 
spirit:

       Lord, hold Nicole close in Your eternal peace. Watch over 
     her as she rests in Your presence. Please comfort our hearts 
     as we carry the weight of missing her. Give us strength for 
     each day, and help us honor her life by loving each other the 
     way she loved us. May the memories we share keep her spirit 
     alive in our home, and may the work of our hands continue the 
     goodness she brought into this world.

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