FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 5^th, 2012

Paulsen Remembers Life of Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker

Delivers Remarks about Officer Decker on House Floor

Washington, DC- Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03) today remembered Cold Spring Officer Tom Decker in a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives. Officer Decker was shot twice and killed last week while responding to a welfare check. He leaves behind his wife and four young children. A funeral service was held today for Officer Decker in Collegeville, MN.   

Watch Rep. Paulsen’s remarks on Officer Decker HERE.

Text of Rep. Paulsen’s remarks:  

I rise today to lend my voice to the chorus of Minnesotans grieving at the loss of one of our finest, Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker, who senselessly lost his life responding to a call for help. 

A six year veteran of the force and a father of four, Officer Decker exemplified what it means to serve and protect. He loved his job and the community that he served. And those he served admired and respected him in return. He was one of the good guys: a dedicated husband, father, and police officer. 

So today, let us honor his memory and the incredible devotion he gave to his community. He was a hero, but more importantly he was an incredible human being.  His life and his service will be deeply missed. Let us all keep Officer Decker’s loved ones, fellow officers, and community, in our thoughts and prayers.

For more information on Rep. Paulsen’s work in Congress visit www.paulsen.house.gov.

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