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Kentucky State Police Trooper Joseph Cameron Ponder

September 15, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today honoring Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper Joseph Ponder, who was killed in the line of duty on Sunday:

“Joseph Ponder was proud to be a Kentucky State Police Trooper. ‘He was eager and just absolutely loved his job’ is how a state police spokesman described him.

“Ponder tragically lost his life in the line of duty this week.

“We’re thinking of that 31-year old Rineyville native today here in the Senate. We’re praying for his family and for his friends.

“I know his fellow officers in the law enforcement community feel the loss, and so do the Kentuckians that he worked every day to protect.

“So I ask the entire Senate community to join me in honoring Trooper Ponder.”

Senator McConnell Comments on Shooting Death of KSP Trooper Ponder

September 14, 2015

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement today regarding the shooting death of Kentucky State Police (KSP) Trooper Joseph Ponder:

“Elaine and I were heartbroken to hear of the tragic loss of Kentucky State Police Trooper Joseph Ponder. This is a sad day for the Commonwealth and for our law enforcement community. Please join me in praying for Trooper Ponder’s family, his friends and his fellow officers.”

Remembering Tragic Loss, Heroism on September 11th

‘Americans saw the worst of humanity in the attacks of 9/11, but they also saw the best of their country in its aftermath. We should never cease to remember both’

September 11, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement on the anniversary of the attacks of 9/11 and the response of the American people:

"Americans again bow their heads in solemn commemoration of tragic loss, resolving never to forget the thousands of innocent lives taken 14 years ago. Americans again raise their hearts in remembrance of uncommon heroism, resolving never to forget fearless bravery high above white clouds or selfless compassion deep within dark tempests of paper and glass.

“Americans saw the worst of humanity in the attacks of 9/11, but they also saw the best of their country in its aftermath. We should never cease to remember both -- just as we should never fail to honor ‎the men and women, many in uniform, who endeavor so selflessly to bring justice to those who would do us harm."

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