Jefferson Kelley

“If there is any lawful way for me to serve in his place so that he may return home, I am asking for that opportunity,”

Jefferson Kelley · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-03

Kelley wrote to his senator offering to take his son's place on the Lincoln for the remainder of the deployment.

“very, very difficult experience”

Jefferson Kelley · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-03

Kelley described his son's deployment amid the war in Iran as a very difficult experience for the family.

“I was trying to show that I am someone that is willing to do more than just sit at home and say somebody should do something or complain on social media,”

Jefferson Kelley · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-03

Kelley explained he wrote to his senator to show he was willing to do more than just complain on social media.