[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H4453]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





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 MOMENT OF SILENCE TO HONOR THE LIFE OF AIRMAN FIRST CLASS KEON TALIK 
                                McDANIEL

  (Ms. SCHOLTEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. SCHOLTEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Airman 
First Class Keon Talik McDaniel of Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed 
away on June 16 during the influenza outbreak at Lackland Air Force 
Base in San Antonio, Texas.
  Keon was just 25 years old. Keon chose to serve his country, and his 
passing has left a family grieving, fellow airmen mourning a brother, 
and a west Michigan community heartbroken.
  When someone raises their hand to put on our country's uniform, they 
make a commitment to all Americans. In return, we owe them a debt of 
gratitude, our support, and our promise that their service will never 
be forgotten or taken for granted.
  Today, we remember Keon, and we stand with everyone who loved him.
  We also keep in our thoughts all those serving in uniform both here 
at home and abroad and promise to do everything in our power to protect 
them as they protect us.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in standing for a moment 
of silence to honor Airman First Class Keon McDaniel.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. I invite all Members in the Chamber as well 
those in the gallery to rise for a moment of silence.

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