[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 7669]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JASON KORTZ

  (Mr. COFFMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, Memorial Day is a day to honor those who 
have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation. I can think 
of no better time to remember one of those brave, young men who made 
the ultimate sacrifice as he trained to protect the values that we as a 
nation hold so dear.
  An elite member of the Naval Special Warfare Group 1, Special Warfare 
Operator 3rd Class Jason Kortz distinguished himself consistently 
throughout his life and during his short military career.
  Hailing from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, he graduated from the 
University of Denver. Most recently, Jason set himself apart when he 
was selected as the honor man of his basic underwater demolition SEAL 
class.
  Tragically, this true patriot and consummate professional gave his 
life in defense of our Nation when he died during a training accident 
on March 18, 2015.
  On this Memorial Day, please join me and the family of Jason Kortz to 
pause and reflect on the ultimate sacrifices that warriors like Jason 
have made to uphold all that we value as a nation.

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