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In Honor of A1C Jesse Samek

Date: Nov. 20, 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Military Personnel


IN HONOR OF A1C JESSE SAMEK -- (Extensions of Remarks - November 20, 2004)

SPEECH OF
HON. JOHN BOOZMAN
OF ARKANSAS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2004

Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of America's bravest, Airman 1st Class Jesse Samek. Jesse, a 2001 Rogers High School graduate recently died in Afghanistan while honorably serving his country.

A flight engineer assigned out of Nellis Air Force Base, Jesse was killed on October 21 st, when his helicopter crashed during a rescue mission. The mission that day was to carry a wounded Afghan election worker to a medical facility. Jesse was a true hero who was literally protecting democracy.

I attended Jesse's funeral and the outpouring of love and respect from his community was overwhelming. Over 300 people were there to honor him.

Jesse joined the Air Force in February of 2003 and was assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron, an elite group that qualified for rescue duty on a HH-60 Para Rescue helicopter. His mother said Jesse loved that his job was to rescue and save people.

Mr. Speaker, Airman 1st Class Jesse Monroe Samek, at the age of 21, made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. He is a true American hero. I ask my colleagues to keep Jesse's family and friends in their thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.

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