Political Quotes

“flags in Mississippi are flying at half-staff as my State mourns the loss of hometown heroes. The Mississippi Highway Patrol Honor Guard stands vigil over three fallen comrades, who swore to protect and serve their communities. Mississippi law enforcement lost three officers in 2 days. Early Saturday morning in Brookhaven, Officer James Kevin White of Sontag and Corporal Walter Zachery Marshall Moak of Brookhaven gave their lives in the line of duty. On Sunday, off-duty Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Kenneth Joshlin ``Josh'' Smith of Walnut was fatally shot near the Tippah and Alcorn county line. James was 35. Zach was 31. Josh was 32. They leave behind children, wives, parents, and siblings, but they will be remembered not only by their families, but by grateful communities. I know this because I live in Brookhaven. These men protected my family and my neighbors, and I am so thankful for their service. Local media in Brookhaven and Corinth have published tributes to these men, their service, and those they have left behind. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that a September 29, 2018, article from Brookhaven Daily Leader, titled, ``Officers Remembered as Men of Service,'' be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Officers Remembered as Men of Service (By Adam Northam) James Kevin White wasn't about to give up the fight.…”