As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 299

2025-2026

Senator Schaffer

Cosponsors: Senators McColley, Antonio, Blackshear, Blessing, Brenner, Chavez, Cirino, Craig, Cutrona, DeMora, Gavarone, Hicks-Hudson, Huffman, Ingram, Johnson, Koehler, Landis, Lang, Liston, Manchester, Manning, O'Brien, Patton, Reineke, Reynolds, Roegner, Romanchuk, Smith, Timken, Weinstein, Wilkin, Wilson

A R E S O L U T I O N

In memory of Captain Seth R. Koval.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Captain Seth R. Koval on the sorrowful occasion of his death; and

WHEREAS, Although there are no words to ease the sorrow now felt, surely there is solace in the remembrance of having known such an outstanding individual as Seth Koval. Joining the Indiana Air National Guard as a machinist with the 122nd Fighter Wing in 2006, he transferred to the Ohio Air National Guard in 2017, and he was serving as a KC-135 instructor pilot with the 166th Air Refueling Squadron, 121st Air Refueling Wing in support of Operation Epic Fury when he was killed in the line of duty. His valiant efforts were truly admirable, and his absence will be keenly felt; and

WHEREAS, A devoted husband to his wife, Heather, and a loving father, Seth Koval always used his talents to the benefit of others, and the laurels of his life stand as a tribute not only to him but also to those he left behind. The great traditions of our country’s service men and women are an important chapter of American history, and his family and friends can be proud of the sacrifices he made to ensure freedom and justice for all people; and

WHEREAS, Although the void his death has created can never be filled, Seth Koval will be remembered as a spirited individual who contributed immeasurably to the world around him. It is certain that the world is a richer place for his having been in it, and he will be sorely missed; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, mourn the loss and salute the memory of a truly unique individual, Captain Seth R. Koval; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to the family of Captain Seth R. Koval.