NEWS RELEASE: Senator Moody Remembers 6th Anniversary of NAS Pensacola Terrorist Attack

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senator Ashley Moody, along with Senator Rick Scott, today introduced a resolution recognizing the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attack at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, when a Saudi military trainee killed three U.S. Navy sailors and wounded several others on December 6th, 2019. Joining Senators Moody and Scott on the resolution are Senators Tommy Tuberville, Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff, and Katie Britt.

Senator Ashley Moody said, "Six years ago, three brave Americans, Joshua Kaleb Watson, Mohammed Haitham and Cameron Walters, lost their lives at the hands of a tragic shooting at NAS Pensacola while serving our country. We must never forget their sacrifice. We also must remember the brave actions of law enforcement, first responders, and civilians who sprung into action on that day to stop the terrorist. This weekend, please take a moment to remember those we lost, their families and loved ones, and the entire panhandle and military community who was impacted by this evil attack."

Senator Rick Scott said, "Ahead of the sixth anniversary of the devastating shooting at NAS Pensacola that took the lives of three brave Americans, Joshua Kaleb Watson, Mohammed Haitham and Cameron Walters, we pause to honor their service and the lives they devoted to defending our nation. Their absence is felt every day by their families, friends, the NAS Pensacola community, and everyone who knew them. This act terror should never have occurred, and it's why I fought for meaningful reform through my Secure U.S. Bases Act that became law. I will never stop working to make sure our bases are safe and this never happens again. My commitment remains as strong today as it ever has. Every year, this resolution serves as a sign of solidarity to honor the lives that were lost in this tragic act of terror."

Read resolution here.

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