[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 112 (Tuesday, July 12, 2016)]
[House]
[Pages H4673-H4674]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE DEATH OF OFFICER LORNE AHRENS OF BURLESON, 
                                 TEXAS

  (Mr. WILLIAMS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, the city of Dallas experienced tremendous 
tragedy last week. It was the deadliest day for law enforcement since 
September 11, 2011.
  Burleson resident, Lorne Ahrens, was one of the five officers who so 
courageously made the ultimate sacrifice. I am honored to have been 
able to say he hailed from Texas' 25th Congressional District. At 6 
feet, 5 inches, and 300 pounds, Officer Ahrens has been described as 
``a big guy with an even bigger heart.''
  His colleagues said he always had a smile on his face. He was a 
loving and devoted husband and father. Officer Ahrens often volunteered 
at his children's schools. He was known to be a jokester, a friend, and 
a true cop. The day before his death, it was reported

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that Officer Ahrens bought dinner for a homeless man and his dog. This 
is who he was. This is who we lost.
  A semi-pro football player, Officer Lorne Ahrens began as a 
dispatcher at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and joined 
the Dallas police force in 2002, eventually becoming a senior corporal.
  There are no words to express the sadness felt by the entire Burleson 
community. I send my prayers to his wife Katrina and their family.
  I am encouraged by the outpouring of support Officer Ahrens' family 
has received, and I know it will continue in our community.
  May the Lord's strength give their hearts and souls peace and 
comfort. In God we always trust.

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