[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 158 (Tuesday, September 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1292]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO LUKE GWARTNEY AND THE JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FALLEN 
                           OFFICERS MEMORIAL

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                            HON. KEVIN YODER

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 25, 2018

  Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend a young man in the 
Third District of Kansas for his hard work to ensure law enforcement 
officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our 
communities and uphold the law are not forgotten.
  Earlier this month--on the anniversary of 9/11, I met 16-year-old 
Luke Gwartney, an Eagle Scout from Olathe West High School, at the 
dedication for the Johnson County Sheriff's Office Fallen Officers 
Memorial.
  I was inspired by Luke's story and hard work to create the Fallen 
Officers Memorial that brought us all together that day.
  Luke worked tirelessly for months to find volunteers, get supplies, 
and receive donations to make this memorial a reality. In the end, he 
raised $8,000 and was able to construct the memorial, which honors 
three exemplary police officers in our community who lost their lives 
in the line of duty over the last few years: Master Deputy Brandon 
Collins, Sgt. Willard Carver, and Det. Gerald Foote.
  This memorial reminds us of the service and sacrifice of our law 
enforcement officers and continues to honor them with the gratitude and 
respect they deserve.
  Mr. Speaker, join me in thanking Luke for adding this wonderful 
contribution to our community.

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