[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 154 (Thursday, October 31, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S7715]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL LANDSBERRY

  Mr. HELLER. Madam President, I rise today to address the public 
revelations regarding classified government surveillance programs. But 
before I do so, I would like to take a moment to honor Mike Landsberry, 
who died a hero's death in Sparks, NV, last week.
  After spotting a student with a gun at Sparks Middle School, Mr. 
Landsberry moved directly in harm's way to protect his students and 
others from danger. He was fatally shot.
  Mr. Landsberry was an Alabama native, a graduate of McQueen High 
School in Sparks, a University of Nevada-Reno graduate, and a decorated 
master sergeant Nevada Guard airman.
  To his students, he was a coach, a teacher, and also a mentor. To his 
community, Mr. Landsberry was a patriot, a father, and a friend. Master 
Sergeant Landsberry leaves behind a legacy of self-sacrifice and 
service to his country and community. He will continue to be remembered 
as a great and honorable man and a father.

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