[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1835]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF SERGEANT KEVIN GALE STAUFFER

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 2015

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
memory of Sergeant Kevin Gale Stauffer of Tupelo, Mississippi who 
joined his Heavenly Father on December 23, 2013.
  Sergeant Stauffer made the ultimate sacrifice when he gave his life 
while keeping the citizens of the city of Tupelo safe during a tragic 
encounter following a reported bank robbery. The lives of others were 
saved because of Sergeant Stauffer's actions.
  Known to his family and friends as Gale, as a young man he earned the 
honor of being awarded the Eagle Scout badge. After graduating high 
school, he went on to attend Itawamba Community College where he was a 
member of the Indians football team. With a passion for learning, he 
continued his education at the University of Mississippi where he 
earned a degree in criminal justice.
  A true patriot, Gale felt called to serve his country. He enlisted in 
the Louisiana Army National Guard, 1088th Engineer Battalion and 
bravely served his tour of duty in Iraq as a Sergeant in 2004 and 2005.
  Prior to his tour of duty in Iraq, Sergeant Stauffer worked for the 
Lee County Sheriff's Department. Upon his return from deployment, he 
joined the ranks of the Tupelo Police Department. He was a true public 
servant and loved his job as a police officer. He was a thorough 
investigator who always showed sincere compassion for every victim.
  Outside of work, Gale was known for his love of the outdoors, his 
Cajun cooking, and his passion for LSU football. He was also a member 
of First United Methodist Church in Tupelo.
  Above all, those who knew Sergeant Stauffer knew him as an adoring 
and devoted husband to his wife Beth and a kind loving father to his 
two children, Dixie and Skip.
  He is survived by his wife, Beth; daughter, Dixie Breckenridge 
Stauffer; and son, Kevin Gale (Skip) Stauffer, III of Tupelo. He is 
also survived by his father, Kevin Gale Stauffer, Sr. and stepmother, 
Kay Stauffer of Baton Rouge, LA; mother, Deborah Brangenberg and 
stepfather, Carl J. Brangenberg of Tupelo; sister, Caroline Turney 
(Brandon) of Tupelo; two stepbrothers, Scott Cooper of Baton Rouge, LA 
and Chris Brangenberg of Breaux Bridge, LA; stepsister, Carla 
Brangenberg of Memphis, TN; grandmother, Dr. Dorothy Twiss Sinopoli of 
Gulf Breeze, FL; grandparents, Dr. Roy and Mrs. Lorene McAlilly of 
Tupelo.
  My thoughts and prayers continue to be with Sergeant Stauffer's 
family and friends.

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