Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced a resolution on March 19 honoring three Ohio servicemembers who died in the March 12 KC-135 crash in Iraq.
The resolution recognizes Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst, and Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons of the 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbacker Air Force Base in Columbus for their service and sacrifice. It also offers condolences to their families, friends, and fellow servicemembers.
“As a grateful nation continues to mourn these Ohio heroes, it is important Americans remember their legacy of service and sacrifice. Senator Moreno and I joined together to honor them with this resolution, and it is a small way to do just that. The families and loved ones of Capt. Koval, Capt. Angst, and Master Sgt. Simmons remain in Tina and my prayers. These men carried out dangerous and critical missions in defense of our nation, and we are forever grateful for their service,” said Husted.
“America is indebted to Curtis Angst, Tyler Simmons, and Seth Koval for their service and sacrifice to protect our freedoms. Their loss is devastating for our country, and I join all Ohioans in praying for their loved ones,” said Moreno.
Husted honored the fallen servicemembers on the Senate floor and attended the dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base for the six crew members who lost their lives.
Husted has served as Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, Ohio secretary of state, lieutenant governor, and now U.S. senator according to his official website. He serves on Senate committees focused on health, education, labor and pensions, small business and entrepreneurship, environment and public works, as well as aging according to his official website. Husted earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Dayton according to his official website.
He led efforts on tax reductions and educational choice scholarships while Speaker according to his official website, defended voter roll integrity before the U.S. Supreme Court according to his official website, raised three children with his wife Tina while living in Columbus according to his official website, excelled as an All-American defensive back at Dayton leading them to a Division III football national championship according to his official website.
The full text of the resolution is available online.
