November 14, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 182 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                     HONORING MEMORY OF JAY KISTLER

  (Mr. RIGGLEMAN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RIGGLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a 
dear friend, Jay Kistler. Jay passed away on October 14 of this year, 
after a life of heroism and bravery. He was 71 years old.
  He had been married to his wonderful wife, Sheila, for almost 50 
years, and he was the father of Brooke, Kerri, and Jay Kistler III.
  Jay retired as a Navy captain and retired as the government lead for 
the Electronic Warfare and Countermeasures Office. Jay's forward-
looking vision allowed him to project capabilities and actions decades 
into the future. He was respected by his peers, his subordinates, and 
his superiors. He was our adversary's worst nightmare.
  I will miss him as a naval flight officer, a commander, a decorated 
veteran, a family man, and my mentor.
  You changed everyone's life for the better, Jay. Fair winds and 
following seas, Captain.

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