Moment of Silence for Deputies Michael Hislope and Gabriel Ramirez

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Mr. BURLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the lives of Deputy Michael Hislope and Deputy Gabriel Ramirez of the Christian County Sheriff's Office who yesterday were killed in the line of duty while serving the people of southwest Missouri.

Deputy Ramirez was murdered during a traffic stop while doing what law enforcement officers across this country do every day: protecting the public and enforcing the law.

He was a United States Army veteran who continued his service at home, serving nearly 1 year as a deputy.

What followed was a dangerous manhunt that stretched through the night and ended near Reeds Spring where Deputy Hislope was killed while helping bring the violence to an end.

Deputy Hislope was also a United States Army veteran and had served his country as a deputy for more than 6 years.

Two other deputies were also shot, and countless officers placed themselves in harm's way to protect others. Their courage and sacrifice stand in stark contrast to the evil they confronted.

Today, we grieve for two families who have lost sons, husbands, and brothers, and we honor the public servants who answered the call to stand between danger and their neighbors.

Please join me in praying for their families, the injured officers, and the entire law enforcement community as they carry this profound loss on their hearts.

I ask for a moment of silence, Mr. Speaker.

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