[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 79 (Tuesday, May 15, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E646]
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                      HONORING SERGEANT DAVE BEYER

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                             HON. KEN BUCK

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 15, 2018

  Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the heroism and 
bravery of Douglas County Sheriffs Sergeant Dave Beyer. On December 
31st, 2017, Sergeant Beyer responded with fellow law enforcement 
officers to a domestic disturbance call where he was wounded in the 
line of duty. On behalf of myself and the 4th Congressional District of 
Colorado, I would like to express my sincerest appreciation for 
Sergeant Beyer's service to our community. I admire his courage and 
willingness to stand in harm's way so that the innocent may be 
protected.
  Sergeant Beyer has committed his life to protecting Americans through 
his service in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, as a Reserve Deputy 
with the University of Colorado, with the City of Lafayette Police 
Department, and then with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for 
nearly 20 years.
  During the incident on December 31st, Sergeant Beyer sustained 
injuries while providing cover during a shootout with a barricaded 
gunman. He also helped place a tourniquet on his colleague, Deputy 
Michael Doyle, during the exchange of shots. As Sergeant Beyer now 
confronts his own physical and emotional healing, he will also carry 
the burden of knowing that one of his fellow deputies didn't make it 
away from the incident alive. For a profession that treats each other 
like family, the loss of a colleague is especially painful.
  We must never forget the sacrifices paid by our men and women in 
uniform. Our nation's law enforcers are vital to the safety of Colorado 
communities. On behalf of the citizens of the 4th Congressional 
District of Colorado, I extend my best wishes and deepest gratitude to 
Sergeant Beyer.

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