Political Quotes

“I solemnly rise today to honor the life of Mr. Nickolas Tilliman, a member of the Alachua County Sheriff's Department, who tragically passed away last month. Nick was a loyal servant and protector of our community, serving Florida's Third Congressional District as a deputy in Alachua County and our Nation through his military service. After completing high school, Nick joined the United States Navy as a gunner's mate. Following his Naval service, he joined the United States Army Reserves. He joined the Alachua County Sheriff's office in 2018, and he was then deployed to Afghanistan. It is safe to say, he had a heart for service. Upon returning from deployment, he returned to his service with the sheriff's office where colleagues will remember the memes that he was known for, as he would brighten someone's day, or when he would share with a smile and a laugh, not callous, his ``#thoughtsfromthethrone.'' We will miss Nick. Our heroes in uniform display the utmost courage and selflessness, risking their lives every day in pursuit of protecting and keeping our communities safe. Nick is one of these heroes. On behalf of Florida's Third Congressional District, our thoughts and prayers are with his friends, family, and the ASO as our community mourns his loss. Honoring Ansil Lewis as the 2022 Veteran of the Year”