[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 22, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2828]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        REMEMBERING JEFFREY HOLT

 Mr. DONNELLY. Madam President, today I wish to recognize and 
honor the extraordinary service and sacrifice of Jeffrey Holt, a 
firefighter from Brownsburg who served in the Lawrence Fire Department. 
Selflessness, caring for others, and service to his community were 
defining traits of Jeff's life.
  On the morning of April 30, 2018, Jeff was participating in an annual 
physical assessment training when he collapsed and suffered an apparent 
heart attack. He passed away at Indiana Heart Hospital. Jeff's death 
left his fellow firefighters without one of their leaders, and he will 
be sorely missed by his fellow firefighters and loved ones.
  Jeff was a graduate of Indiana's Benton Central High School. After 
finishing high school, he worked at the Otterbein Fire Department in 
Otterbein, IN, as a firefighter and then as an EMT and subsequently 
joined the Purdue Fire Department in 1985. In 1994, Jeff began training 
to be a paramedic and, while training, met his future wife, Lindi. In 
1996, he began his service in the Lawrence Fire Department as a 
firefighter and paramedic. Over the course of his career with the 
Lawrence Fire Department, Jeff served as an engineer, lieutenant, 
division chief of training, and deputy chief of operations.
  Outside of work, Jeff pursued his passion for music and was the lead 
singer in several bands. He shared this love of music and rescuing 
special needs animals with Lindi, his wife of nearly 20 years.
  He is survived and deeply missed by his wife, Dr. Lindi Holt, 
stepdaughters Jennifer and Rachael Kempfer, parents Dr. Donald and 
Marilyn Holt, brothers Dr. Steve Holt and Bill Holt, sister Kathy 
Stichnoth, as well as nieces, nephews, and a great-nephew.
  Jeff represented the best of Hoosier values. He put his life on the 
line day-in, day-out, serving his community and working to keep his 
fellow citizens safe. Those who knew Jeff described him as well-liked 
and respected, compassionate, dedicated, and loyal. Jeff set a strong 
example for others, and let us remember and emulate the example this 
selfless man set for us and honor his commitment to serving his 
community.
  On behalf of Hoosiers, we mourn with Jeff's family, the men and women 
he served with, and the Lawrence community. His legacy will live on and 
his memory will not be soon forgotten.

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