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House holds memorial for fallen service members; TAPS played in chamber
Summary
Members held a ceremony honoring multiple fallen service members—including Staff Sergeant Jared Allen Finnerty and Petty Officer First Class Dakota Brown Collison—played TAPS and observed a moment of silence before returning to business.
The House paused its legislative business for a memorial ceremony honoring several fallen service members.
The ceremony introduced Major General Janine Birkhead and memorialized Staff Sergeant Jared Allen Finnerty, described in the transcript as "a dedicated soldier" raised in Pasadena who served with Bravo Company and was awarded multiple service medals. Speakers also honored Petty Officer First Class Dakota Brown Collison, noting his naval service on the USS Santa Fe and USS San Juan and his volunteer service with local fire companies.
Delegate Heimbaugh presented two additional honorees: Specialist Jacob Mullen of Fruitland, Maryland, who the transcript says died on Jan. 30, 2025, at age 25 and was a Parkside High School alumnus; and a soldier identified in the transcript as PFC Devon Moore (later referenced as Private First Class David Moore) of (transcript: "Mowing Mills") who died on April 4, 2025 at age 31 and is listed as survived by his wife Sherry and two children, Ryan and Aria. The transcript contains inconsistent renderings of that service member's given name; the article reports both as presented in the record.
Sergeant John Makani performed TAPS and the chamber observed a moment of silence. "This concludes our ceremony," the House stated before resuming other business.
All biographical details above are reported as they appear in the session transcript.
