[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 26 (Thursday, February 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                HONORING THE LIFE OF SERGEANT JAMES COOK

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 11, 2021

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to 
honor the life of Sergeant James Cook, who was tragically killed while 
serving as a security guard at the MetroLink Delmar station. This is 
especially heartbreaking as James leaves behind a wife and two young 
daughters. Along with being a husband and father, James was a veteran 
who served this country bravely for eight years in combat in 
Afghanistan and Africa. After his service, James would carry on his 
service to the community by continuing his work in law enforcement as a 
jailer in Crawford County. It is always a tragedy when a hero like 
James is taken. We must continue to honor him by living in service to 
others just as James did during his life. He will always be remembered 
for his sacrifices to his nation and his love for his family. I thank 
him for his service, and I wish my most sincere blessings to his 
family. May he now peacefully rest with God and watch down upon his 
wife and daughters as they live life in his honor. Madam Speaker, 
please join me in honoring the life of Sergeant James Cook.

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