Moment of Silence to Honor the Victims of the Shooting At Old Dominion University

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Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, as dean of the Virginia congressional delegation and Representative of Norfolk, Virginia, we are gathered here today with my colleagues across the Commonwealth with a heavy heart as we honor the victims of the recent shooting at Old Dominion University. This was an act of terrorism, and like all mass shootings, this has become far too commonplace.

On Thursday, as students and faculty gathered for their classes, just like every other day, tragedy struck Old Dominion's campus when a gunman opened fire on Constant Hall, targeting an ROTC class.

The gunman took the life of Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah and injured two others before he was stopped by a brave group of students. Brandon Shah graduated from ODU in 2007 and returned a few years ago to oversee the Army ROTC Monarch Battalion.

As we reflect on his extraordinary life of service, our hearts are with his family and loved ones, as well as the two injured students, and we pray for their swift recovery.

Our hearts are also with the entire Old Dominion community. Today, we are all Monarch strong.

Mr. Speaker, let us take a moment of silence to mourn the loss and honor the life and service of Lieutenant Colonel Shah and demonstrate support for the entire Old Dominion University community.

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