[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 41 (Thursday, March 8, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E284]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO COUNTY DEPUTY JACOB PICKETT

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                            HON. TODD ROKITA

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 8, 2018

  Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a Hoosier hero who 
paid the ultimate sacrifice. Deputy Jacob Pickett of the Boone County 
Sheriff's Office was killed in the line of duty on March 2, 2018.
  Jacob was a five year veteran in law enforcement and served as the 
leader in the department's K-9 unit. He held the rank of Sheriff Deputy 
in Boone County.
  One of Indiana's finest, Jacob is a hero. He acted selflessly on a 
day that took an unexpected and fatal turn. But he died doing what he 
was trained to do: protecting the thin blue line and keeping the 
community he loved safe from harm's grasp. He is a reminder that we 
must never take for granted the sacrifice of those who live serving 
others while putting their lives on the line.
  Jacob was a Brownsburg, Indiana native and pursued his dream of 
becoming a police officer after graduating from Brownsburg High School. 
His passion and commitment to law enforcement gained him notoriety 
among his colleagues as he joined the ranks at the Boone County 
Sheriff's Office. He became notable in handling the K-9 division and 
was rarely seen without his partner `Brik', a brown and black German 
Shepherd. Jacob's leadership within his department and community was 
unmatched.
  Boone County citizens and all Hoosiers mourn over the loss of Jacob 
who was known as a man of integrity and compassion. The impact of 
Jacob's death bears great weight, and has left his colleagues, 
companions and loved ones with a deep loss.
  The day Jacob went on to be with our Lord and Savior, he did so by 
performing flawlessly at the side of his colleagues. He did not 
hesitate when he was called to run into the turmoil. As the Gospel of 
Matthew says ``Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called 
children of God.''
  Jacob leaves behind his wife, Jennifer, two young children, and K-9 
partner Brik to carry on his legacy of serving fellow Hoosiers. His 
passing is a great loss for our community and the State of Indiana. His 
sacrifice will never be forgotten.
  Rest in peace Deputy Pickett.

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