[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 134 (Thursday, September 17, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H6079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN MEMORY OF CAMERON PONDER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of Kentucky State 
Trooper Cameron Ponder of Rineyville, Kentucky.
  I believe many people watched or saw with horror the news that spread 
across this country that another one of our public service officers was 
killed this week. Only 31 years old, Cameron was shot and killed during 
an on-duty traffic stop earlier this week.
  Known by his peers and in the community as an athlete, Cameron was an 
all-State performer in track and was the kicker on the football team in 
high school. After graduating from North Hardin High School near Fort 
Knox, Cameron joined the U.S. Navy, turning down a track scholarship.
  More personally, Cameron was a son, an uncle, and a fiance. Cameron 
graduated from the Kentucky State Police Academy in January and had 
been a trooper for less than 9 months.
  Among the many condolences that have been shared are those of his 
former Navy colleagues, who talked about his devotion to our country.
  While Cameron was taken far too soon, his commitment to service and 
community has not gone unnoticed. I join with all of Kentucky's Second 
District in sending prayers to Cameron's family, friends, and his 
Kentucky State Police brethren. We will miss him and are thankful for 
his service.

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