[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNITION OF THE PASSING OF DEPUTY WARREN YORK, OKALOOSA COUNTY 
                          SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Deputy Warren 
York, Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department, who gave his life in the 
line of duty on April 25, 2009. Deputy York served the Okaloosa 
Sheriff's Department with honor and distinction, and I am humbled to 
recognize this American hero.
  Deputy Warren ``Skip'' York served his country for over 20 years in 
the U.S. Air Force. A highly decorated airman, Skip joined the Okaloosa 
Sheriff's Department upon his retirement from military service and has 
bravely protected his community as a patrol deputy ever since. He could 
often be seen riding around northwest Florida on his Harley-Davidson as 
part of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club or attending church services 
at St. Michael's of Eglin Air Force Base. Skip will be remembered by 
all who knew him for his great attitude and caring personality.
  Deputy York was killed when he and another patrol deputy went to 
apprehend a suspect during a domestic violence dispute. The gunman 
fired at the officers, fatally wounding Deputy York and a fellow 
officer. These two deaths mark only the second and third Okaloosa 
Sheriff's deputies to ever be killed in the line of duty, a truly sad, 
but powerful testament to the quality of the entire Sheriff's 
Department.
  The people of Okaloosa County have many reasons to be proud of Deputy 
York, and I am honored to be able to represent those people, as well as 
the memory of this brave patrolman. Vicki and I will keep his entire 
family, especially his wife, Janel, and his son, Michael, in our 
prayers. May God bless Deputy York and all of the officers across this 
great country who courageously protect their citizens and their 
communities.

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