[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 2, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H885]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF K-9 OFFICER LUNA

  (Mr. STAUBER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STAUBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to mourn 
the tragic loss of K-9 Luna, a beloved member of the Duluth Police 
Department, who was shot and killed in the line of duty last week.
  Luna was a 3-year-old Dutch Shepherd who joined the department's K-9 
unit less than 2 years ago, after her handler, Officer Aaron Haller, 
lost his K-9 partner, Haas, in a similar incident.
  As a former Duluth police officer with the Duluth Police Department, 
I know firsthand that our K-9 partners perform their duties bravely and 
with great loyalty.
  To their handlers, a K-9 is more than a dog. They are a partner, 
protector, and a valued family member. K-9 officers go home with their 
handlers each night, so their dedication to their handlers and their 
job does not end after each workday.
  K-9 Luna was a guardian of the Duluth community. She died a hero's 
death, giving her life to protect her partner and fellow officers on 
the scene.
  My heart is with Luna's handler, Officer Aaron Haller, the Haller 
family, and the entire Duluth Police Department during this time of 
deep sorrow.
  I know it cannot be easy to say goodbye to such a good and loving 
friend. I speak for the entire Duluth community when I say that we are 
eternally grateful for Luna's service and sacrifice.

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