Virginia Foxx: “I thank my colleague for yielding tonight for a very short but very serious and solemn set of comments. Mr. Speaker, I…”

“I thank my colleague for yielding tonight for a very short but very serious and solemn set of comments. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to two members of the Watauga County Sheriff's Office who lost their lives in the line of duty on April 28. Sergeant Chris Ward, an 8-year law enforcement officer, and K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, a former deputy of the Ashe County Sheriff's Office, left an indelible mark on Watauga County. This is a tremendous loss not only for Watauga County, but also for law enforcement across the State and country. These two fallen heroes dedicated their lives to law enforcement, and many who knew them recognized that their passion for serving the community they were proud to call home was second to none. This Monday, a Community Day of Remembrance in Boone, North Carolina, was held in their honor. Businesses, organizations, and proud citizens of Watauga County came together to show their overwhelming support for law enforcement and for first responders. Mr. Speaker, across America law enforcement officers like Sergeant Ward and Deputy Fox wake up every day with one important goal in mind: fulfilling their duty to uphold law and order. These proud men and women leave for work knowing that they may not come home to their families, but still, they answer the call to serve without a moment's hesitation.…”