July 1, 2011

 Washington, D.C.  – Nevada Senator Harry Reid today released the following statement after learning Air Force Capt. Eric Ziegler died in the F-16 crash on Tuesday:

“My thoughts and prayers are with Eric Ziegler’s wife, young daughter Anna, and his entire family.  Captain Ziegler represents the best of the men and women of Nellis Air Force base. I thank him for his selfless service to our country.”