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HONORING THE LIFE OF REMINGTON KRISTINE VINEY
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HON. ADAM KINZINGER
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Monday, March 1, 2021
Mr. KINZINGER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Remington Kristine Viney, who passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at the age of 26. Through passion for aviation and flying, Remington dedicated herself to service as a member of the Wisconsin Air National Guard. Remington was always flying in the seat of an airplane surrounded by miles of breathtaking sky doing what she loved.
On March 14, 1994, Remington was born in Madison, Wisconsin, daughter to Kevin and Tia (Scanlon) Viney. She would then graduate with honors from Sun Prairie High School in 2012, earn an associate degree in tactical aircraft maintenance, and then receive a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from UW-Madison in 2017. Her accomplishments were many, but her most memorable asset and what was most important to her was the depth and breadth of her relationships with family and friends.
Remington was passionate about any adventure that life had to offer and obtained her pilot license in high school. While in college, she was the captain of the Wisconsin Flying Team. Additionally, she was a founding member of the Women in Aviation, Madison chapter. Remington enlisted in the Wisconsin Air National Guard in 2013 where she proudly served through several deployments and obtained the rank of staff sergeant. She pursued accreditations and licensing to receive her commercial pilot license in addition to becoming a flight instructor. Further, Remington was working on a degree in Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics.
During her service in the Air National Guard, Remington met the love of her life, fellow service member, Kyle Henry. They shared so much together, including her passion for real estate, flying, and raising her future stepson, Kellan. Above all else, her family was the anchor of her life, and she was so excited for her future with her fiance, Kyle.
Madam Speaker, I want to express my condolences, but encourage family, friends, and the community to celebrate the life of Remington Kristine Viney, for her service to our country and love for life. My thoughts and prayers remain with her family and friends during this difficult time.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 38(1), Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 38(2)
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