Political Quotes

“Today, I rise with a heavy heart to honor and remember Trooper Caleb Starr of the Michigan State Police. A son of the city of Mason, Trooper Starr fulfilled his lifelong dream when he joined the force in 2018. For those who served alongside him, he was an exemplary officer. On the evening of July 10, while Trooper Starr was responding to a call, a drunk driver swerved into his lane, colliding with his patrol car head-on. Trooper Starr battled in the hospital for 3 weeks before passing away due to his injuries. He was just 33 years old. The impact he had cannot be fully described in these remarks, but it can be seen in his funeral procession, which included 100 vehicles from 15 different law enforcement agencies and three fire departments. It can be found in the close-knit community of first responders who showed up to his funeral, honoring him with shirts that read ``Starr Strong.'' Lastly, it can be found in the outpouring of love and support from his wife, Rachael, and his two daughters, Evelyn and Rosalie. Service to your country is the greatest love letter you can send. We all owe a debt of graduate to Trooper Caleb Starr, and it is my privilege to deliver these remarks so that he may live on in the Record of the people's House. ____________________”