[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 38 (Monday, March 14, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H1781]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRAGEDY IN VANSANT, VIRGINIA

  (Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GRIFFITH of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, the Ninth Congressional 
District of Virginia and the law enforcement community suffered a 
terrible loss yesterday. I was deeply saddened to learn that two 
deputies of the Buchanan County Sheriff's Department were killed and 
two others were seriously injured in the line of duty in Vansant, 
Virginia.
  My condolences go out to the families of Deputy William Ezra Stiltner 
and Deputy Cameron Neil Justus, who lost their lives yesterday. A 10-
year veteran of the Buchanan County Sheriff's Department, Deputy Justus 
is survived by his wife, daughter, and stepson. A 7-year veteran, 
Deputy Stiltner is survived by his wife and his two children. My 
prayers are with their families.
  Also, my continued thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Eric Dwayne 
Rasnake and Deputy Shane Earl Charles, as they recover from this 
horrific shooting, as well as the Buchanan County Sheriff's Department 
and the entire community.
  This act of violence is a reminder of the dangers our law enforcement 
officials face daily. As our community grieves, we will not forget 
these officers' service, their selflessness, and their sacrifice.

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