[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1810]
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                    FALLEN MICHIGAN SHERIFF'S DEPUTY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Deputy Grant William Whitaker who was killed in the line of duty on 
Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Stockbridge Township, Michigan. Deputy 
Whitaker was 25 years old and had been with the Ingham County Sheriff's 
Office for one and a half years. Deputy Whitaker had previously served 
as a police officer with Stockbridge Police Department and Waterloo 
Township Police. Grant grew up with the drive to serve his community 
and found his calling in law enforcement. A native of Stockbridge, 
Grant went to Stockbridge High School where he played baseball. He was 
an avid outdoorsman who hunted deer, waterfowl and turkey. He enjoyed 
playing pool and golf and spending time with his nephews. It is tragic 
when any loved one passes, and to lose someone so young and so 
dedicated to his community is a terrible loss indeed. My thoughts and 
prayers are with Grant's parents and family during this difficult time.

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