Minnesota House observes moment of silence for fallen service member Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amore
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Summary
Representative Olson announced the death of Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amore, who was killed in an unmanned aerial attack at the Port of Schwab in Kuwait, and asked the Minnesota House to observe a moment of silence; members complied and the chamber noted plans to honor her service.
Representative Olson told the Minnesota House of Representatives on March 2, 2026, that Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amore, a reservist associated with the 103rd Expeditionary Division, was killed in an unmanned aerial attack at the Port of Schwab in Kuwait and asked the chamber to observe a moment of silence.
Olson said Amore was 39, described her as a mother and wife, and noted a personal connection through service in the same division. "On Sunday, she and 5 other American soldiers were killed in an unmanned aerial attack at the Port Of Schwab, which is in Kuwait," Olson said, and asked the House to pause in recognition of her service and sacrifice. The presiding officer then asked members to observe a moment of silence.
Why it matters: members used the House floor to acknowledge a constituent and service member killed overseas and to signal the chamber's intent to pursue recognition or honors for the fallen service member; Olson said plans are being made to formally honor her service during the legislative session.
Provenance: Representative Olson's remarks about the death and request for a moment of silence were recorded on the House floor; the presiding officer asked members to observe a moment of silence.