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“RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF SCOT AMES, JR.” mentioning Mark Kelly was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E418 on April 19.
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The publication is reproduced in full below:
RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF SCOT AMES, JR.
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HON. TRENT KELLY
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Monday, April 19, 2021
Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Lt. Scot Ames, Jr. who passed away on a pilot training mission on February 19, 2021. I join his family and his squadron in mourning his loss.
Scot grew up in Pekin, Indiana and attended Eastern High School. He was an athlete and outdoorsman. Before graduating, he earned his Private Pilots License. He attended Indiana State University, where he was an active member of the ISU Bass Fishing Team. He studied Aviation Management and met his wife Audra. The two met almost three years ago and were married in the Fall of 2020.
Scot was known by his squadron for his love of flying. When he was young, he spoke of one day becoming a pilot in the United States Air Force. He was dedicated to his students as an instructor pilot and he impacted countless lives throughout his career.
Left to cherish Scot's memory are his wife, Audra Dial Ames; parents Ginger Bailey and Scot Wayne Ames; sister, Courtni; nieces Felicity and Gwen; nephew Evan; and countless loved ones.
I join my fellow Mississippians in mourning the loss of a talented and dedicated young pilot. He will be deeply missed.
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