Rob Bishop: “Today, a special service will be held at the National Peace Officers Memorial to honor those whose devotion resulted in…”

“Today, a special service will be held at the National Peace Officers Memorial to honor those whose devotion resulted in the ultimate expression of Christ-like love: They sacrificed their lives for others. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to one who gave his life in the service of others. Jeremiah Kirk Johnson, who died in a tragic traffic accident while on duty for the Emery County Sheriff's Department, exemplifies the life of service which I wish to honor. A devoted husband and father, he spent every spare moment around his children because of his great love for them. At the time of his death, he had been promoted to deputy sheriff in Emery County, and was instrumental in helping to set up the drug court which had the effect of getting drug offenders off the street. He was a giant of a man, yet gentle. Jeremiah will be missed a lot. He cannot be replaced, but his example can be honored. He was a model U.S. citizen. He devoted his life to service of our country, and he will be forever remembered as a hero, a son, a husband, and a father.”